Mental Health Technician at HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

30.94

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

De-escalation Skills, Crisis Management, Milieu Management, Patient Care, Vital Signs Collection, Electronic Health Record Documentation, Group Facilitation, Therapeutic Programming

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Regions Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians. Regions Hospital is the largest provider of inpatient mental health services in the east metro. We treat all mental illnesses in adults at our state-of-the-art facility. This means we can provide comprehensive, personalized care for all our patient’s needs, no matter how complex. Mental Health Technicians help to provide a caring safe healing environment for our patients. As a MHT, you will work with a collaborative care team providing patients with the best care and support. You will work with psychiatrists, physician assistants, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and more. You will provide patient care to patients experiencing mental illness(es) and their families using de-escalation skills, group dynamics and facilitation. This includes assisting with crisis management, therapeutic programming and milieu management as a member of the Mental Health Care team. This role is instrumental in addressing emergent and urgent issues as needed. In addition, this position: * Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) on a daily basis. * Provides patient care treatments including restraint monitoring, and collects patient data including vital signs, weights, intake & output. * Collects routine patient specimens such as urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose as directed. * Respond to call lights and requests and assist nurses with procedures as requested. * Documents and charts care provided in the electronic health record. * Performing other duties as assigned. Work schedule: FTE 0.60 (24 hrs. weekly), Evening/Night Shift. Every other weekend rotation and some holidays. Float between 6 units. Required Qualifications: Education and Experience: Completion of a post-secondary education program in behavioral sciences OR completion of one year of a post-secondary education in behavioral sciences or health care field OR has at least 1 year of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness OR 1 year of similar related health care experience as applicable. Licensure/Registration/Certification: Current CPR/BLS certification Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company. At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe healing environment for adult mental health patients through crisis management, de-escalation, and therapeutic programming. Perform daily activities of living, collect patient data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.