Mental Health Technician - PEP Unit - Per Diem

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Come work at the best place to give and receive care! ​Job Description: Mental Health Technician – PEP Who We Are: Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level. About the Job: The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of patients. What You’ll Do: - Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities - Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patients - Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu - Collabor...