Mental Health Technician

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate Mental Health Technician in Intake to join our team. As the first point of contact for many of our patients, you will play a crucial role in facilitating a smooth, welcoming, and safe admission process. This position involves performing initial intake tasks, obtaining vital signs, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with documentation. Key Responsibilities: This is a PRN/on-call position to help fill gaps in coverage. Day shift and night shifts are available, either 7:00am - 7:30pm and/or 7:00pm - 7:30am. - Intake & Admission: Assist with the admission process, including greeting new patients, assisting with paperwork, and orienting them to the facility. - Clinical Data Collection: Obtain and record vital signs, monitor nutritional intake, and document patient behaviors/indicators of mental/behavioral status per policy. - Safety & Security: Conduct safety checks (15-minute rounds), monitor patient behavior, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. - Support & Care: Provide direct, compassionate care to patients with acute mental health conditions (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.). - Collaboration: Work closely with the nursing and clinical staff...