Mental Health Technician - BHU - Full Time - Forbes Hospital
Core
Observes and records patient information, collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to assess patient status, and provides crisis intervention in inpatient or outpatient mental health settings.
Role type
Mental Health Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care plans and safety protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, crisis intervention, patient observation, data recording, multi-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Mental health or clinical experience (1-3 years)
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide for an on-going assessment of changes in patient status; Organize patient care tasks according to priority; Obtain vital signs and height and weight measurements; Provide crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety; Report changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.