Mental Health Technician - (mht) - Ft - Days - Unit #3 - M - F
NGHS
High school diploma or ged
Maintain strict confidentiality
Therapeutic communication skills
This position supports the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while meeting patient needs for comfort and safety across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
Job Summary
This position supports the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while meeting patient needs for comfort and safety across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Employees must demonstrate competency in Crisis Intervention (Code Green) and appropriately use seclusion and restraints during medical emergencies.
The role involves active participation in structuring the unit environment, documenting patient status, and assisting with activities of daily living and nutritional needs.
Matching Summary
This position supports the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while meeting patient needs for comfort and safety across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High School Diploma or GED
Maintain strict confidentiality
Therapeutic communication skills
Crisis Intervention competency
Patient safety observation
Nice-to-have
Associates Degree or two years college
Two years hospital experience
Team building skills
Experience with dual diagnosed patients
Effective group facilitation
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Crisis Intervention training and competency required