Mental Health Technician Ii / Unit Clerk - Halifax Behavioral Services
Halifax Behavioral Services
Halifax, United States of America
Direct patient care
Patient observation and supervision
Milieu activities facilitation
The Unit Clerk/Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist
Job Summary
The Unit Clerk/Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.
This individual will also be responsible for performing some clerical/administrative duties within the department.
Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills.
Matching Summary
The Unit Clerk/Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient care
patient observation and supervision
milieu activities facilitation
de-escalation skills
crisis situation response
HIPAA compliance
Nice-to-have
positive role modeling
organizational ability and sound judgment
effective interpersonal skills
empathy towards patients
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
BLS certification
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field desired