Mental Health Technician - Adolescent Acute - PRN
Mental Health Technician - Adolescent Acute - PRN
Job Details
Job Location: Parkside Hospital - Tulsa, OK
Job Shift
PRN
Qualification
• Preference is given to applicants with Associate, Bachelor's or Master's degrees. May substitute a Bachelor's or Master's degree for the required experience.
• Six months of experience working in a psychiatric/behavioral health treatment facility, preferably with children or adolescents.
• Aggression management certifications.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
Description
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the age of the patient.
• Assures admission and discharge checklists are completed as assigned
• Assures each new patient is oriented to the unit rules, patient bill of rights and responsibilities.
• Performs observational rounds and suicide and seclusion checks per established policy, and tours unit with the off-going shift to account for all patients.
• Continuously observes significant behaviors, actions, and activities of the patients. Documents observations in the patient's charts, reflecting the implementation of the treatment plan. Reports any unusual occurrences.
• Facilitates goal groups, skill streaming groups, team building and various life skills and independent living skills groups.
• Possesses the skills of verbal de-escalation and able to avoid power struggles with patients. Sets limits for patients.
If this looks like a good fit, please apply online today!