Mental Health tech in Chicago, Illinois at Saint Anthony Hospital

Position Title: Mental Health Tech

Department: Behavioral Health

Shift: Days

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Twelve-Hour Shifts

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to psychiatric inpatients, including but not limited to, milieu safety/management, individual patient intervention, and monitoring level of functioning. Assists with routine daily tasks on the psychiatric unit and documents these actions.

Essential Functions

• Completes and documents milieu tasks as assigned by the charge nurse, including patient and milieu monitoring, safety checks, assisting with vital signs, activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining lab specimens, and patient transport for tests and procedures. Works to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with the admission and discharge process, including completing assigned sections of assessment/admission tools; escorting patients to and from the psychiatric unit; checking for contraband; recording/ storing personal objects and valuables, and orienting the patient to the unit.
• Intervenes with patients and visitors to offer support, information, and limit setting as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in customer service or social support services such as mental health, social service agencies, hospitals or education.
• College courses in psychology preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a health care related field preferred.
• Experience working with the mentally ill preferred
• Excellent social skills.
• Ability to engage in therapeutic conversations with mentally ill or chemically dependent patients.
• Ability to lead groups in psycho-education or recreational activities.
• Able to assist patients in ADLs.
• Ability to take vitals and to do accu-cheks.
• Able to deal with conflicted situations and to redirect patients therapeutically.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision) Benefits are effective upon start date.
• Employer-Matching Retirement Plans
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Competitive salaries
• Community focus with a Collaborative Culture: Work in a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and support
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and experience in an organization that invests in its staff
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse population and make a real impact on their health journey