CNA (2nd/PM Shift)
Rogers Behavioral Health
Summary
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the safety, dignity, and respect of all patients by providing continuous patient care, observation, direct interaction, de-escalation support and role modeling of coping skills to patients.
Job description
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist patients with performing activities of daily living; interacts directly with patients, attends to patient needs and helps in behavioral crisis intervention as needed.
- Assist in providing therapeutic patient care, in group or one-to-one settings.
- Ensures the safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including strict adherence to rounding standards, rounding documentation and responsibility for overall milieu management.
- Monitors safety of patients, visitors, and environment, including infection control standards, daily environmental rounds for safety, sanitation, codes, door locks and alarms.
- Actively performs observes/monitors and records patient behavior and activities including meals and monitoring food intake and output. Completes documentation related to the daily treatment progress notes as required within the medical record.
- Completes and records patient vitals, including orthostatic vitals, as directed by nursing leadership.
- Immediately reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team.
- Ensures safe transport and transition of patients to and from scheduled program activities including groups, cafeteria, and outdoor time.
- Orients and educates patients upon admission and document as required, completing patient belongings search and documenting patient belongings.
- Provides float coverage support to all inpatient levels of care as required.
Education/Training Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year CNA, MA, or similar patient care experience preferred.
- Valid WI driver’s license preferred.
- Formal training will be provided for the following:
- American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
- Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire.
- Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year CNA, MA, or similar patient care experience preferred
- Valid WI driver’s license preferred
- American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire
- Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire
- Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Share Program
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company overview
Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care with over a century of experience in the mental health field. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the organization operates a growing network of treatment facilities across the United States. Rogers specializes in evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with a comprehensive range of mental health conditions including OCD and anxiety disorders, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. The organization employs over 200 medical professionals, including more than 100 board-certified psychiatrists and psychologists, who collaborate with behavioral specialists, nurses, therapists, and dietitians to provide individualized care. Rogers is distinguished by its measurement-based care approach and clinical outcomes research, operating a dedicated Research Center that advances treatment methodologies through genetics studies, pharmacogenomics, and innovative therapeutic interventions. The organization offers multiple levels of care including inpatient, residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs, maintaining a strong commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered treatment across all its nationwide locations.