Mental Health Technician - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Mental Health Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriCities Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Mental Health Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Through direct care, observation, and communication with the patient. collects and documents patient admission and shift behavioral and physical clinical data and observations. Provides appropriate information to assist RN with admission and shift RN assessments.

2. Performs vital signs, BP's and accuchecks. Provides or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living. Assists with treatments or procedures within documented level of competency.

3. Provides behavioral health care interventions utilizing the least restrictive interventions, and consistent with a culture of recovery and Trauma Informed Care.

4. Provides for the safety of patients, visitors and staff. Completes routine and special safety checks.

5. Assumes responsibility for completing all mandatory educational, PPD, CPR and CPI requirements within designated time frame and for providing written verification of same for filing.

6. Actively participates in quality management activities by timely reporting of staff, family, visitor or quality concerns.

7. Assumes responsibility for reviewing all work related communications and takes the initiative to seek clarification when needed.

8. Facilitates and/or assists with patient community, education or activity groups. Documents patient's participation.

9. Assists with clerical duties as assigned.

10. Demonstrates knowledge of, and follows policy/procedure, for all hospital patient safety initiatives.

11. Provides safe Transport for patients to and from Behavioral Health Services for any necessary diagnostic test that may be required for their care.

12. Reports to work as pre-scheduled and on time.

What qualifications you will need:

• A bachelor’s degree or college course in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Required

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Required

-must be obtained within 60 days of hire or start in position

• Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred

TriCities Hospitalhas provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.