Mental Health Tech

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Mental Health Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, auto, and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing. • 401k Plan with a 100% match on 3 to 9 of pay based on years of service. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more. • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. • Retirement readiness rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. • Education assistance, tuition, student loan certification support, dependent scholarships. • Colleague recognition program. • Time Away From Work Program, paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Mental Health Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise.

Job Summary and Qualifications The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral part of a multidisciplinary care team. Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, operates within the scope of training and hospital guidelines, performs a variety of technical and specialized skills that assist with addressing the treatment plan and needs of the patient. Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Data collection • Identification of patient risk factors • General patient care and documentation • Direct observation and monitoring of patients deemed to be at risk to self or others • Care is provided to all patients based on age-specific development and cultural values • Assist in the orientation of new employees, as well as students and other trainees

Position Requirements Licensure Certification Registration BLS - Healthcare provider (American Heart Association AHA or American Red Cross ARC) within 90 days of hire, then every 2 years Prior experience in Behavioral Health setting Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech Behavioral Health Tech certification highly desirable

Education Basic reading comprehension required Experience Behavioral Health care experience Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient, internal and external customer.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Provides direct patient care

1. Conducts initial and ongoing data collection regarding patients individually and in groups and uses that data to initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.
2. Identifies potential risk factors and communicates observations to the RN.
3. Implements interventions under the direction of the RN, such as safety levels, room programs, seclusion, restraint, etc., according to policy and procedure, including associated documents.
4. Utilizes the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and own knowledge and skill to guide interventions with patients.
5. Provides comprehensive care to patients as assigned, including physical and psychological care.
6. Contributes to the plan of care and revision of that plan.
7. Documents observations, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
8. Provides educational information to patients and families.

• Manages groups of patients

1. Plan, lead, or co-lead groups and activities with patients and documents observations in the medical record.
2. Assists with patient and family education regarding treatment issues and documents on patient and family education form.

• Provide for a safe and therapeutic milieu

1. Monitors patient behavior on the unit, intervening as appropriate to ensure patient safety.
2. Assists patients in maintaining individual and common areas.
3. Communicates pertinent information to RN and treatment team.
4. Promotes therapeutic atmosphere on unit.
5. Ensures that all interventions are implemented in such a manner that the patients rights, dignity, and safety are assured.
6. Orients patients and families to the programs and expectations.
7. Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of order in the clinical area.

• Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge and skills related to patient treatment

1. Seeks appropriate learning opportunities.
2. Maintains certification in CPI & BLS according to policy.
3. Completes annual TB testing.
4. Provides care in a manner that demonstrates competence in the implementation of these techniques as indicated by the clinical presentation.
5. Assists in the orientation of new employees, as well as students and trainees.

Degree of Supervision Required Involves general guidance and direction by Supervisors and/or Department Manager. The employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Patient Experience Performance Expectations LEADERSHIP Demonstrates that everything in the culture is focused on patient and family-centered care practiced everywhere in the health system at all levels of patient care and across the organization, including governance. Creates an environment of constructive change and flexibility. Creatively responds to new situations and processes. Viewed as an inspiration and resource for others to implement change. Regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments. Develops shares and teaches ALWAYS events. Leads by example.

HEARTS AND MINDS Hearts and minds of all team members and providers are fully engaged. Consistently provides positive influences on team to support Trident Healths Mission, Vision, Values, and Ethics and Compliance program. Actively promotes team culture through open, honest feedback. Identifies team development opportunities. Consistently puts team ahead of personal needs agenda. Brings conflict into the open and resolves issues. Champions cost-effective behaviors in others. Teaches others how to manage up, coworkers, departments, administration, and physicians. Promotes shared decision-making among the team.

RESPECTFUL PARTNERSHIP Anchors each care interaction in a respectful partnership, anticipating and responding to patient and family needs, e.g., physical comfort, emotional, informational, cultural, spiritual, and learning. Consistently uses AIDET in interactions with all patients and coworkers. Consistently anticipates, addresses, and resolves customer needs and problems. Develops ongoing relationships with customers by soliciting feedback and assessing satisfaction. Consistently applies customer feedback to make necessary changes. Promotes and suggests ideas based on patient survey results to identify, develop, share, and teach ALWAYS events. Anticipates, identifies, and removes barriers that block the delivery of an exceptional patient experience. Is regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments. Consistently uses Service Excellence standards and helps others understand and use the standards.

RELIABLE CARE Delivers reliable quality 24/7/365 via defined health system approaches and methods. Works to increase team productivity by introducing new concepts. Is regarded as an influential team member by encouraging creativity and innovation. Consistently generates ideas and processes in response to problems. Anticipates needs and takes appropriate actions to meet needs in advance. Viewed as an inspiration and resource to others. Leads by example. Develops shares and teaches ALWAYS events.

EVIDENCE-BASED CARE Working as a team to instill confidence by providing collaborative evidence-based care. Consistently identifies, generates, and leads process improvement and cost-effective initiatives. Shares and promotes new processes and verifies understanding. Anticipates, identifies, and removes barriers that block the delivery of care. Is regarded by other teams as inspiring, knowledgeable, and skillful. Achieves team engagement in new initiatives. Leads by example. Develops shares and teaches ALWAYS events.

Ages of Patients Served This position requires competency in providing service and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

18 - 65 Years Adult x 65 Years Geriatric Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center, and Centre Pointe Emergency. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Lowcountry residents each year. Every day, Trident Healths more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians, and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.

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