Overview:
Signet Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a part-time, non-exempt position with our program at Howard County Medical Center, St. Paul, NE.
This is a part-time position - 22 hrs/week with a starting hourly wage of $18.50/hour.
The Mental Health Tech is a key position that provides direct patient care, monitors patient's physical and emotional needs, and administratively supports the psychiatric program.
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Daily patient transportation
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Assists in maintaining medical records
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Monitors patient interactions and safety
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Provides clerical support
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Assists in patient data collection
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Provides patient information as a member of the interdisciplinary team
May include:
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Posting charges daily and entering census information
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Scheduling patients therapy and psychiatric appointments
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Answering telephone for program, screen calls, takes messages
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Processing mail and order program supplies
Requirements/Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
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Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Experience working in a psychiatric / chemical dependency facility
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Clean driving record
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Familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology
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Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to build positive and respectful rapport with patients and families
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Works well in a busy team environment
Hospital/Program Description:
The Medical Center includes a 16-bed critical access hospital that has been providing quality, efficient health care since 1955, as well as, variety of outpatient services from numerous specialty physicians.