Mental Health Worker I (36 hrs/days)(Temple-Chestnut Hill Hospital) at Temple Health System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Psycho-Education, Group Leadership, Chart Maintenance, Safety, Therapeutic Milieu, Social Behavior Assessment, Clinical Status Monitoring, Patient Transportation, Recreational Activities, Educational Settings, Daily Living Activities

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs direct patient care duties in a psychiatric inpatient setting under the supervision of a RN. The MHT is responsible for supervising the patient in treatment, recreation, educational settings, and other activities of daily living, and to access changes in their social behaviors and clinical status and report/document these observations. Additional primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention, behavior management and assisting the patient with completion of assignments. The Mental Health Tech functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the functional abilities , impairments, and needs of each patient and to address these individually and through psycho-education groups. The MHT leads daily educational groups focused on essential skills patients need to manage their illness as well as their social environment. He/she documents clearly and accurately patient participation and progress. He/she is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals and contributes to the formulation of individualized plans of treatment, regular reassessment of patient progress to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit. He/she is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals and contributes to the formulation of individualized plans of treatment, regular reassessment of patient progress to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit. He/she performs other tasks related to chart maintenance, environment of care, patient care and transportation, as required. The MHT works under the supervision of a licensed professional. Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required upon completion of New Hire Orientation Education High School Diploma - OR - GED - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education (Required) Experience Relevant Experience (Required) License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support (Required) _

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician performs direct patient care duties in a psychiatric inpatient setting, supervising patients in various activities and assessing their social behaviors and clinical status. They lead educational groups, document patient progress, and contribute to individualized treatment plans as part of a multi-disciplinary team.