Mental Health Technician Psychiatry Job at CommonSpirit Health, Northridge, CA

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  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Northridge, CA

Job Description

Mental Health Technician Psychiatry

Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and contribute to the well-being of our patients. In this role, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing direct patient care and supportive services under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position requires access to keys for the locked unit and patient belongings safe, ensuring the safety and security of our patients and their belongings.

Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.

Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)

Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities, including patio breaks.

Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed

Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations and assist RNs with restraining patients

Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items

Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit

Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements

Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines

High School Graduate or equivalent required

Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting required.

Current AHA BLS card.

Must maintain current Fire Safety cards.

CNA or EMT Preferred

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

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