Mental Health Technician, Per Diem

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Primary responsibilities include:

· Direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED, while documenting the patient’s condition during monitoring

· Assist with crisis intervention by utilizing approved de-escalation and calming techniques as appropriate

Essential Functions:

· Participates in mitigating the safety of patients experiencing psychosocial crises and their physical environment

· Immediately escalating safety or patient behavioral concerns to ED nurses, providers, or other colleagues including security personnel

· Provide emotional support with calming techniques when appropriate

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills

· Strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills with a collaborative approach

· Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure in stressful situations

· Sitting for extended periods of time with frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping

Minimum Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Previous behavioral health experience preferred

Credentials/Licensure:

· American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

· Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

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