Mental Health Technician Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

Under direct supervision, a Mental Health Technician provides physical support with personal care services to individuals; conducts individual and group programs; verifies individual safety through monitoring and supervision; teaches and directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, safe, and secure environment. Ensures compliance with Department of Public Health requirements when performing duties. Utilizes manual communication in the performance of duties involving direct contact with individuals.

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Serves as designated lead worker and relief shift charge to lower-level Menial Health Technicians for a designated living area and shift.
Provides physical support with personal cure services to individuals.
Verifies individual's safety and protection through monitoring and supervision.
- Monitors and reviews the completion of staff monitoring sheets, data collection reports, progress notes, etc.
- Directs individuals in the maintenance of a clean, sore, and secure environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements & Skills 1

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Requires successful completion of an approved training, program and one year of experience in or applicable to the care, treatment, and habilitation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Requires the ability to communicate with individuals who are hearing impaired using manual sign language at a colloquial skill level.

Job summary 2

A Mental Health Technician performs beginning-level duties in the care of patients who are mentally ill. Actively participates in classroom and on-the-job training classes. Receives training in the Interdisciplinary Team Process.

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Requirements & Skills 2

Requires successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) techniques.
Requires the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry moderate loads up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Requires the ability to travel.

Job summary 3

A Mental Health Technician provides individual care instruction and supervision to residents in a Mental Illness Residential Program. This employee serves in the role of a direct caregiver to a group of clients. This employee works directly with the Home Coordinator and staff on duty.

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Provides direct client care to the residents of the home/training facility.
Monitors supervise, and trains residents in daily/independent living skills.
Provides support services for the home and the residents.
- Transports clients by the schedule.
- Completes required administrative and client-related paperwork.
- Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements & Skills 3

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.

Job summary 4

Our Medical Campus is seeking a Mental Health Technician.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Assists in the delivery of direct patient care of patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Communicates and collaborates with care team members in implementing the plan of care to meet individualized and developmental patient care outcomes.
Utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice to enhance outcomes.
Partners with Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Therapists to create a professional development plan to provide employees with the necessary skills to deliver up-to-date patient care.
Takes vital signs, assists with ADLS and meals, monitors unit safety and environment, may ask as a Patient Safety Associate (PSA) and supports unit philosophy of care and safety.
- Makes patient rounds throughout the day and night to ensure safety.
- Manages the milieu of the unit.
- Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there’s no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.

Requirements & Skills 4

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
Certification: Heart Saver from American Heart Association
Special Skills: Medical terminology. Proficient in English. Verbal and written communication skills.

Job summary 5

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician to work at the Hospital. We are seeking individuals who are driven to make an impact on our patients’ lives. If you are someone who wants to make a difference, share in growth and development, and know at the end of the day you have made a positive impact, then our Mental Health Technician position might be for you!

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Requirements & Skills 5

Some knowledge of human services including psychology, nursing, or social work.
Experience with behavior management for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Applicant must currently possess a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate.

Job summary 6

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, Mental Health Technician provides continuous care and supervision of patients to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with routine patient care activities including assisting patient with activities of daily living, obtaining clinical data (vital signs, height, and weight, collecting specimens), and performing point of care.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags, etc.
Assists visitors and answer telephones.
Follows and participates in patient’s plan of care.
Assists with the management of aggressive patients.
- Assists in monitoring and/or care of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints, and/or seclusion).
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to establish goals and restrictions of privileges based on the patient's behavior and level of care.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements & Skills 6

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mental health or human services-related field preferred.
- Previous experience in healthcare or mental health preferred.
- Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Complete required Workplace Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of hire.

Job summary 7

As a Mental Health Technician at our facility you will be joining a team that has a passion for creating positive patient interactions and a dedication to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

You will function as a member of the treatment team and accept responsibilities for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation, and assisting with behavior modification programs.
You will provide protection and control to ensure patient safety, including maintaining an ongoing awareness of the patient’s whereabouts, escorting patients to activities and other procedures, and participating in restraining combative patients as needed.
- You will take vital signs and accurately record them and report to RN if variations from normal are found.
- You will participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and overall patient experience.
- You will assist in the maintenance of client charts, including the clinical assessment process (CAP) and behavior-based, specific measurable progress notes to ensure quality treatment.

Requirements & Skills 7

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
- Certification in Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 30 days of hire
- C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification preferred but not required
- Prefer at least one year of experience as a Mental Health Technician or C.N.A. in a behavioral health setting

Job summary 8

A Mental Health Technician maintains safety and structure by observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting information to the appropriate staff. Works under nursing supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to provide for an ongoing assessment of changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data through rounding and patient interaction using all available resources in the inpatient or outpatient setting.
Organizes patient care tasks according to priority and importance of tasks to be completed.
- Obtains vital signs and height and weight measurements. Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety. Responds to facility Code events.
- Reports any changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the master treatment plan.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor’s Degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Child Abuse Clearance, CPR Certification, Criminal Background Clearance.
- Non-violent crisis intervention is required within six months of hire.
- 1-3 years of mental health or clinical experience.

Job summary 9

As a Mental Health Technician you will work in a treatment program supporting children.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Work with children in a small group therapeutic setting
Implement and track goal progress for children
Support with personal cares (e.g. diapering and feeding)

Requirements & Skills 9

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must have the physical health and stamina to work consistently with children who have special needs
Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Mental Health Technician.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care. Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information.
- Patient Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Patient Safety: Conducts patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status. Interacts therapeutically to decrease crises within the patient care setting.
- Leadership/Collaboration: Demonstrates respect and understanding for patients, peers, and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to implement an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.

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