Mental Health Technician

Company: Allegheny Health Network
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Maintains safety and structure by observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reports information to appropriate staff. Works under nursing supervision.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to provide for an on-going assessment of changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data through rounding and patient interaction using all available resources in the inpatient or outpatient setting. (60%)
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  Organizes patient care tasks according to priority and importance of tasks to be completed. (20%)
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  Obtains vital signs and height and weight measurements. Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety. Responds to facility Code events. (10%)
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  Reports any changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the master treatment plan. (10%)
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  Minimum
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    Bachelor's Degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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    Child Abuse Clearance, CPR Certification, Criminal Background Clearance.
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    Non-violent crisis intervention required within six months of hire.
    Preferred
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      1 - 3 year of mental health or clinical experience.
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