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Mental Health Technician II / Unit clerk - Halifax Behavioral Services

Halifax Health

#Behavioral Health #HIPAA #BLS #Mental Health #De-escalation #Healthcare Administration #Patient Observation #Therapeutic Treatment

Quick overview

Provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Perform clerical and administrative duties to support the department's operations.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification are required. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related mental health field is desired.

high schoolbachelor degreeInterpersonal SkillsHIPAA CompliancePatient CareCrisis InterventionDe-escalation SkillsMilieu ManagementADL AssistancePositive Role ModelingClerical AdministrationObservation Checks

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Mental Health Technician II / Unit clerk - Halifax Behavioral Services A para-professional healthcare employee who provides direct patient care and observation for 16yo to geriatric patients, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
CMA (Cert.
Medical Assist.), Paramedic, or EMT and BLS required.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related degree preferred.
Skills, experience and licensure: 1.
One year experience working as a CMA/Paramedic/EMT preferred.
2.
Some experience working with Mental Health and or Subs.
Abuse patients preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Provides patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction and positive role modeling to mental health patients in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment Works with all members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements Knowledgeable of Baker Act Law, timeframes and required paperwork Organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative, ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations.
Great phone etiquette and interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) Ability to respond to patients with empathy and have positive interpersonal skills Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways.
Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure Accurately reports patient status, issues, concerns and any behavioral changes of the patient to the RN Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements related to use of seclusion and/or restraint Able to perform all unit clerk responsibilities, knowledge of and can navigate EMR, print out forms, web fax, etc.
Anticipates needs of RN’s and Providers, is proactive by getting paperwork they may need and put together the paper chart Performs other duties as assigned or directed We're glad you're here.
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Mental Health Technician II / Unit clerk - Halifax Behavioral Services

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