CNA/MHT Behavioral Health Full Time Nights
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - Functions as a member of the treatment team and accepts responsibilities for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation and assisting with behavior modification programs.
SUPERVISOR - Director of Behavioral Health Care CenterSUPERVISES -No supervisory dutiesDUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care Displays respect for patient's integrity, patient information and patient rights Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust exhibit quality communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions Current BCLS for healthcare providers within 30 days of hire.
EDUCATION MHTHigh school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum associates degree in Psychology or related field (if no experience in psychiatric facility or similar environment).
CNA High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of and certification from an approved 75 and/or 120 hour nursing assistant program.
EXPERIENCEMHTOne year of experience as a MHT in a psychiatric facility or similar environment (if no minimum associates degree in Psychology or related field).
CNAPrefer at least one year of experience as a CNA in a psychiatric healthcare setting.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE Current CNA certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel at least 4-6 hours per month to participate in community education and referral development.
Work is indoors and outdoors.
Outdoor activities must be planned and approved by Program Director, Medical Director and Nurse Manager.
Outdoor activities must be conducted in a safe and secure environment and be approved by Unit Management.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Certified Nursing Assistant Communication Filing Maintenance Mental Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
SUPERVISOR - Director of Behavioral Health Care CenterSUPERVISES -No supervisory dutiesDUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care Displays respect for patient's integrity, patient information and patient rights Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust exhibit quality communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions Current BCLS for healthcare providers within 30 days of hire.
EDUCATION MHTHigh school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum associates degree in Psychology or related field (if no experience in psychiatric facility or similar environment).
CNA High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of and certification from an approved 75 and/or 120 hour nursing assistant program.
EXPERIENCEMHTOne year of experience as a MHT in a psychiatric facility or similar environment (if no minimum associates degree in Psychology or related field).
CNAPrefer at least one year of experience as a CNA in a psychiatric healthcare setting.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE Current CNA certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel at least 4-6 hours per month to participate in community education and referral development.
Work is indoors and outdoors.
Outdoor activities must be planned and approved by Program Director, Medical Director and Nurse Manager.
Outdoor activities must be conducted in a safe and secure environment and be approved by Unit Management.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Certified Nursing Assistant Communication Filing Maintenance Mental Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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