$27 / hr | Mental Health/Psychiatric Tech

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals withpsychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders,following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners.The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients’ safety, physical andemotional well-being and report directly to medical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care and behavioralassistance/interventions to assigned clients
• Assists clients with grooming, eating/meal preparation, andtoileting
• Maintains rounding on assigned clients/patients to ensuresafety as directed
• Assists with ambulation and transfer services 
• Monitors vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Provides behavioral support services
• Provides crisis intervention
• Encourages independence
• Maintains patient safety
• Implements behavioral plans
• Documents care per policies and procedures
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field,or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age