Mental Health Technician I -Staffing Resources

Overview: The Mental Health Tech I provides direct patient care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse by performing non-professional patient care services, crisis intervention, therapeutic interactions and behavior management. Licensure: Nurse Aide I Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Experience: 1 Year Clinical - Nurse Aide Required 1 Year Clinical - Mental Health Preferred

Overview: The Mental Health Tech I provides direct patient care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse by performing non-professional patient care services, crisis intervention, therapeutic interactions and behavior management. The Mental Health Tech I also provides non-direct patient care by providing continuous observation and surveillance of patients through an interactive visual monitoring system or a closed-circuit TV monitoring system. Department Description:

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Licensure: Nurse Aide I Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Experience: 1 Year Clinical - Nurse Aide Required 1 Year Clinical - Mental Health Preferred