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Job description
Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to:
Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
Transport patients and equipment
Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients
Required Work Experience: One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred
Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements: Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant required
CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
CPR certification is not required upon hire. However, training will be given yearly. (MHT’s will always be working with a CPR certified nurse while on the floor.)
Other Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Travel required
Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
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Worksite address
clarksville, TN, 37040, US
Who can apply
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