Mental Health Technician

CHRISTUS Health

Lake Charles, LA

Full time Day shift New

About this job

Description

Summary:

Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and assists patients with daily living activities. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine specimens. Attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings

Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of a licensed nurse, performs various service related activities in support of patient care and the patient care unit
  • Responsible for direct and indirect care to assigned patients primarily focusing on hygiene activities of daily living, vital signs and recreational activities

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma
  • BLS

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time


Skills mentioned in this job

BLSBehavioral healthVital signs

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