MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME, NIGHTS)

JOB RESPONSIBILLITIES:
Restores and promotes patient's health by assisting in their individual therapeutic treatment plan. Conducts activities in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs. Assists patient with personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required. Regularly observes and records patients' behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight. Monitors and documents patients' food and fluid intake; feeds patients as required. Completes and documents 15-minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/JMH policy. Ensures patient dignity and respects patient values. Coordinates and supervises therapeutic activities for individual patients and for groups in accordance with patient care treatment plans. Assists with tele psych equipment as required.
Attends and contributes to therapeutic groups, community meetings and activities. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary te...