PRN Outpatient MHT

Job description

Job Summary The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; supports therapeutic setting; and ensures safety and well-being of patients. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned. Essential Duties: - Monitors and assists patients, working under the direction of nursing and medical staff including areas of daily living and activities. - Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, and daily observation notes. - Lead and accompany patients to and from activities, examinations and treatments as assigned. - Assists patients in becoming accustomed to daily routines and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation. - Under the direction of professional staff; redirect or restrain patients using SAMA techniques in order to prevent injury to themselves or others. - Promptly reports patient issues to the RN on duty. - Performs other related duties as assigned by professional staff. Requirements: Education and/or Licensure – High School degree (or equival...