Mental Health Technician
Company: Baptist Health Care
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Mental Health Technician is a key player in the delivery of
care based on the recovery model. This position works under the
direction of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care.
This position is responsible for supervising, interacting,
assisting, and supporting specific age groups of psychiatric
patients. The technician in this role helps maintain therapeutic
relationships and lives the values to promote a positive
therapeutic environment and patient experience. The Technician
assists in the implementation of recovery plans. This position is
responsible for routine and assigned tasks and helping the nursing
staff with patient care activities.
Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the mental health
unit as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique
needs of the patient are addressed. Performs safety rounds to
ensure that the patients and environment are safe. During rounds,
the tech is responsible for observing the patient's
appearance/behaviors and documenting the patient status, including
reporting abnormal findings to the registered nurse. Identifies
patient needs and functions as part of the treatment team to
develop and implement a plan of care that is individualized to the
patient preferences and needs. Responsible for development and
facilitation of mental health technician-led groups. This includes
documentation of groups in the electronic health record. Utilizes
Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques to recognize escalating
behavior and de-escalates appropriately. This includes responding
to escalating events and using interventions to maintain patient
and unit safety. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of
care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by
the healthcare team, to ensure quality care. Analyzes problems
effectively and demonstrates appropriate courses of actions and
solutions. Demonstrates proper judgment in decision-making skills
when necessary. Provides person centered care offering choices,
engaging patients in the treatment process, fosters optimism and
hope in others. Serves as a role model for others in managing
behaviors and in de-escalation of patients. Responsible for
managing the therapeutic milieu and redirecting behaviors as
needed. Maintains current knowledge/certification.Assist in other
duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the
department and organization. May be required to remain on campus
immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or
disasters.
Qualifications
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system
committed to improving the quality of life for people and
communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The
organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews
Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive
primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000
team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest
non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Keywords: Baptist Health Care, Pensacola , Mental Health Technician, Professions , Pensacola, Florida
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