PRN Mental Health Tech at Ashtabula County Medical Center – Ashtabula, Ohio

Summary: The Mental Health Tech provides direct patient care of psychiatric patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Facilitates groups as assigned. Monitor and assess the current mental status and psychiatric symptoms of behavioral medicine patients and makes appropriate interventions. Assists in ADL's, supervises meals and passes trays, obtains vital signs, and maintains documentation on patient charts. This role encounters Protected Health Information. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Associate or Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or mental health field preferred. Group facilitation skills Knowledge of Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment Crisis Intervention skills Required Length and Type of Experience Behavioral medicine experience. Two years experience in an inpatient setting, preferred. Required Licensure or Certification BLS certified Crisis Intervention, CPI within six months of hiring Required Physical and Environmental Demands Requires the ability to walk six to eight miles in an eight-hour shift and to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This role also requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress and in a consistently fast-paced environment.