Technician-Behavioral Health Services

Technician-Behavioral Health Services

Job ID: 41959

Job Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Senior Care

Facility: BMH Leake Hospital

Location: Carthage, MS

Overview

Job Summary

Provide support and assistance to mental health service staff for patient care activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the transporting of patients to and from facility, meal provisions, supervision of patients during staff break periods, Assist patient group activities as requested. Provides support to patients for assistance with personal hygiene and daily living skills. Responsible for reporting/communicating to clinical staff any problematic or clinical issues observed while on duty. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients safely to and form home/IOP facility via van and in facility.
• Completes documentation promptly.
• Participates in keeping IOP area clean and maintained to enhance patient care.
• Performs other duties ass assigned.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 years of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment. Current Class R driving license with clean driving record.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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