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Mental Health Technician

HCA HealthONE, Aurora, CO, United States


Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $24.69 / hour

Job Summary And Qualifications

Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care

Displays respect for patients’ integrity, patient information and patient rights

Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care

Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner

Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner

Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit

Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff

Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries

Demonstrates efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation

Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse

Assists with maintaining patients’ activities of daily living

Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment

Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record

Qualifications you will need

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

High School Graduate / GED

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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