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Mental Health Technician (PRN)
Corterra of Wichita, LLC —Wichita, KS
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Night Shift - Mental Health Technician
Corterra of Wichita, LLC —Wichita, KS
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN/CNA - DAYS
Corterra of Wichita, LLC —Wichita, KS
- Hospital
- Entry level
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Mental Health Worker - PRTF Unit
PRAIRIE VIEW INC —Newton, KS
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Computer literacy
- Inpatient
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Assistant Professor - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Neuropsychology)
The University of Kansas Medical Center —Wichita, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Psychiatry
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays

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Mental Health Technician (PRN)

Corterra of Wichita, LLC
Wichita, KS

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Job Details

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Crisis prevention
CPR Certification
CPI Certification
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications
Emotional safety support
Computer skills
Psychiatric disorder emergency response
Patient interaction
CNA

Full Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technician to join our team. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing support and care to individuals with mental health conditions. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others and contribute to their overall well-being. Corterra of Wichita is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary

A Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs selected patient care activities under the supervision of the Nursing Director. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The MHT must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a member of the clinical team.

Qualifications:

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Crisis prevention certification as required
CPR certification
Minimum one year experience preferred with appropriate education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriately
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to manage stress appropriately
Proficient in applicable software applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Comfortable working in confined or crowded areas
Comfortable working alone or in a team environment

Language Skills

Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence moderate in complexity
Ability to communicate the needs of the patients

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Restores and promotes patient health by assisting in their individual therapeutic treatment plan
Conducts activities in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
Attends to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required
Escorts and monitors patients during admissions, transfers, and discharges; and provides line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician
Checks and documents luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintains patient property list
Regularly observes and records patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight
Monitors and documents patient food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required
Completes and documents 15-minute (or less) visual checks on patients per hospital policy
Ensures patient dignity and respects patient values
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families, and friends
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and hospital information confidential
Operates within ethical standards
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
Coordinates and supervises therapeutic activities for individual patients and for groups in accordance with patient care treatment plans
Helps maintain hospital cleanliness and neatness for patient comfort
Assists in orientation for patients and families
Per RN direction, and using approved methods, assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observes suicide/seclusion precautions
Monitors visitors and supervises visitation
Intervenes with patients who disregard, violate, or ignore safety rules. Reports any signs of increasing aggression, suicidal behavior, danger of elopement, violation of smoking rules, or violation of any other facility safety rules
Assists in emergency care if necessary
Maintains continuity among peers by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety standards, infection-control policies and protocols, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Uses hygienic practices and teaches patient hygienic practices
Attends and contributes to therapeutic groups, community meetings, and activities
Attends appropriate facility in-service training programs
Completes all required educational settings, including staff meetings and competencies per hospital policy
Ensures operations of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Assists with tele-psych equipment as required
Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Other duties as required and assigned

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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