Mental Health Technician (MHT / CNA)
Company: BHC at Memphis Inc
Location: Memphis
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
About Unity Psychiatric Care 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 Huntsville, Alabama. These
hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a
mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those
caused by dementia. Unity Psychiatric Care is building a new 48-bed
psychiatric hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee for adults slated to
open in 2020. Services will include a full range of diagnostic
evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information,
visit UnityPsych.com. *** Nights Shifts Available -- 7:00 pm to
7:00 am ****** Night Shift Differential, $1**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
patientsRequired Work Experience: * One (1) to two (2) years' in a
mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting
preferredLicensing/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 requiredPhysical Requirements:* Job will
require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 poundsEQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROur 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.EducationPreferred* Technical/other training
or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired* Certified Nurse
AssistantPreferred* CPI Certification
Keywords: BHC at Memphis Inc, Memphis , Mental Health Technician (MHT / CNA), Healthcare , Memphis, Tennessee
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