Mental Health Technician
Commonspirit, California, MO, United States
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Mental Health Tech, you will be a vital support for Behavioral Health's front and back office functions, assisting psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team. You'll ensure smooth operations, quality medication management, and clinical problem-solving.
Every day, you will provide basic medication triage, support services, and take vital signs for behavioral health patients. You'll manage front office reception, patient registration, insurance/copay processing, and telephones, while also handling back office tasks like refill requests, injections, and accurate EHR documentation.
To be successful, you need strong multitasking, meticulous attention to detail, and a rapid ability to learn complex information accurately. Exceptional customer service, calm under pressure, EHR proficiency, and strict confidentiality are essential, along with flexibility to float.
Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output, and daily activities, including patio breaks.
Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed
Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crises and assist RNs with restraining patients
Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies.
This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job Requirements
Required:
High School Graduate or GED
Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients, either in an inpatient or residential setting
Basic Life Support - CPR
Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Preferred
Minimum 1 year of acute patient care experience
Certified Nursing Assistant: CA or
Emergency Medical Technician: CA
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org
orthridgehospital for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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As our Mental Health Tech, you will be a vital support for Behavioral Health's front and back office functions, assisting psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team. You'll ensure smooth operations, quality medication management, and clinical problem-solving.
Every day, you will provide basic medication triage, support services, and take vital signs for behavioral health patients. You'll manage front office reception, patient registration, insurance/copay processing, and telephones, while also handling back office tasks like refill requests, injections, and accurate EHR documentation.
To be successful, you need strong multitasking, meticulous attention to detail, and a rapid ability to learn complex information accurately. Exceptional customer service, calm under pressure, EHR proficiency, and strict confidentiality are essential, along with flexibility to float.
Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output, and daily activities, including patio breaks.
Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed
Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crises and assist RNs with restraining patients
Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies.
This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job Requirements
Required:
High School Graduate or GED
Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients, either in an inpatient or residential setting
Basic Life Support - CPR
Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Preferred
Minimum 1 year of acute patient care experience
Certified Nursing Assistant: CA or
Emergency Medical Technician: CA
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org
orthridgehospital for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
#J-18808-Ljbffr