Mental Health Tech - (mht) - Full Time - Unit #2 - Evenings - M - F
NGHS
Not specified; not specified; not specified
High school diploma or ged required
Maintain strict confidentiality in behavioral health
Perform verbal and physical interventions (code green)
The role 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
The role 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 performing verbal and physical interventions for out-of-control patients as part of annual Crisis Intervention training.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer invested in helping employees reach their goals within a specialized clinical team.
Matching Summary
The role supports the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while meeting patient needs for comfort and safety across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High School Diploma or GED required
Maintain strict confidentiality in behavioral health
Perform verbal and physical interventions (Code Green)
Assist with activities of daily living and hygiene
Document patient physical and mental status observations
Nice-to-have
Effective team building skills
Experience with chemically dependent patients
Knowledge of disease concept of addiction
Ability to maintain composure during priority changes
Facilitate 12 step centered theme groups
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Two years hospital experience preferred
Associates Degree or two years college equivalent preferred