Mental Health Technician - Behavioral (CNA)

The Mental Health Technician (CNA) (MHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention. Summary of Duties (Not a complete List) • Completes appropriate documentation • Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records. • Takes vital signs (temp, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate). • Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking. • Turn and reposition patients to prevent skin breakdown. • Change bed linens. • Record amount of oral intake and measure output. • Interact with patients and family in a professional manner. • Transport patients and equipment. • Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor. • Participate and assist with therapeutic and recreational activities for patients. • Functions in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management. • Promotes, adheres, and monitors for a drug and violence free work place. Qualifications • Education – Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant. • Experience – One to two years in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred. • Certification – CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers. CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers. CPR certification is not required upon hire. However, training will be given yearly. (MHT’s will be working with a CPR certified nurse while on the floor at all times.) Benefits Overview • Competitive Pay Rates • 22-25% AT&T and Verizon Cell Phone Discount • Affordable Medical Insurance • Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered as well as supplemental plans • 100% Employer paid ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) • Opportunity for CEU Reimbursement • 401K offered Unity Psychiatric Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer