Mental Health Technician Psychiatric IP Unit

This job performs delegated nursing care responsibilities to adult / geriatric / medical psychiatric patients within the scope of guidelines set forth by the physicians treatment team and other clinical staff in accordance with unit / hospital policies and procedures; local state federal and JCAHO standards; and requirements to provide efficient individualize care.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.

Education

Required -High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Required -None.

Certifications

Required - American Heart Association Health Care Provider (BLS).

Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) requirements within first month of employment.

Preferred -Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers software and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Good interpersonal skills.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24 / 7 weekend holiday on call availability).

Job Duties

Provides and ensures physical needs are met for all patients by assisting with activities of daily living (ADL) i.e. oral care meals and other duties.

Conducts and participates in therapeutic milieu activities for patients under the direction and guidelines set by the clinical staff.

Participates as a team member in implementation of improvement in the quality care standards for the unit.

Complies with the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to : respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety patient privacy and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position : Colorado California Hawaii Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Vermont Washington and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Motivational Interviewing,Patient Care,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Case Management,Experience with Children,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1