Mental Health Technician I
Core
Provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in a secure inpatient forensic facility, including de-escalation, safety monitoring, and activities of daily living.
Role type
Entry-level direct care technician (mental health)
Builds
Safe inpatient environment for forensic patients
Domain
Forensic mental health / Secure inpatient care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation, patient observation, vitals monitoring, therapeutic relationship building, physical lifting/carrying (50 lbs), driving
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Participate in de-escalation activities, assure consumer safety, assist with activities of daily living, take vitals, observe and record patient behavior, establish therapeutic relationships, transport consumers to appointments
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required