Mental Health Technician-Behavioral Health
UnityPoint Health
Summary
The behavioral health Mental Health Tech assists in patient care throughout the behavioral health unit. Duties include assisting patients with their ADL's, completing 15 minute checks on patients, assisting with group programming, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with ADL's according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient.
- Completes 15 minute checks to maintain safety of patient and unit.
- Assists with the check in process including getting initial vital signs and completing admission paperwork.
- Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment. Follows all established infection control policies, and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
- Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in computer.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Licenses/Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
- Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
- Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of hire
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
- Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
- Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.