Mental Health Technician

Overview

The Mental Health Technician, under RN direct supervision, serves as the milieu coordinator. Cares for patients during program hours, monitors specified areas and oversees the daily coordination of patient care duties while maintaining professional boundaries. Provides and maintains a clean, safe, and quiet environment.

Qualifications:

A. Education
1. High school Diploma or GED from an accredited institute

B. Experience
1. 2 or more years' related experience preferred

2. Mental Health experience utilizing Trauma Informed philosophy in caring for patients, handling crisis situations in a calm manner and handling significant amounts of confidential patient information

C. Licensure/Certification
1. CPR certified

2. Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certified

3. CNA license preferred