Mental Health Technician (PRN)
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
DeQuincy, LA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Mental Health Technician (PRN) role is onsite in DeQuincy, LA. Compensation is not specified. The technician provides direct care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patient treatment and safety by carrying out directed therapeutic services, observing and documenting patient behavior and progress, communicating changes, assisting with daily living activities, and responding to emergencies as appropriate.
What you'll do
- Provide direct care under Registered Nurse supervision and guidance
- provide treatment and therapeutic services as directed
- observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patients’ behavior, reactions, appearance, progress, and declining condition
- help maintain patient safety
- participate in groups and program activities
- assist with activities of daily living
- respond to emergencies as appropriate.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- mental health techniciandequincy laclhg-dequincyprndirect patient careregistered nurse supervisiontherapeutic servicespatient safetybehavior observationinpatient mental healthactivities of daily livingemergency response
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
High school diploma preferred; additional psychiatric or psychology-related schooling is a plus. One year of experience with acute or chronic mentally ill clients, preferably in an inpatient hospital setting, is preferred.
About the employer
CLHG-Dequincy LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
- Occupation code
- 31-1133.00
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Listing ID: 4390ba4d-097a-424d-8697-86c436aad6cc