NOW HIRING Mental Health Technicians at UofL Health – Peace Hospital
UofL Health is expanding our team to meet growing demand and we’re hiring mental health technicians during our in-person hiring event!
When:
2-5 p.m. Aug. 7
Where:
2020 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
Walk in the main entrance underneath the overhang and sign in at the table in the main lobby.
About UofL Health – Peace Hospital
UofL Health – Peace Hospital is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults aged 55 and older.
Its Kosair Charities Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country. The hospital was the nation’s first behavioral health care center to open a retail pharmacist operated, long-acting injection clinic. The clinic was established to help people adhere to prescribed medications for behavioral health conditions, such as substance use and psychotic disorders.
Job Description
The mental health tech (MHT) participates in the delivery of patient care to psychiatric patients in crisis in a caring, safe and efficient manner under the supervision of an RN. The MHT will assist in providing, monitoring and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. Other responsibilities include specimen collection, activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention and implementation of patient treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit specific policies and procedures and defined standards of patient care and clinical practice. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient), the MHT is responsible for the care of patients.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
- Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment
- Participates in identification, management and stabilization of crisis situations
- Transports patients and remains with them for the duration of any tests performed. Accompanies patients to, and waits with them when appropriate for, their discharge transportation (personal vehicle, cab, etc.)
- Assists with conducting physical examinations, conducting safety and contraband searches, transferring and discharging patients and implementing and documenting seclusion and restraint usage
- Performs vital signs and oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing and documents, as needed
- Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
- Performs delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including facilitating daily living activities, monitoring patient condition, using correct body mechanics, providing nutritional support and engaging in other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care and policies and procedures
- Must obtain and maintain certification through completion of an organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program as determined by the facility (required)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Critical to this Role:
- May assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose monitoring and vital signs, as trained and assigned
- Able to utilize therapeutic communication techniques to perform and document interventions
- Able to communicate effectively with members of the health care team, patients and families, often under stress or in emergency situations
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, caregivers, other employees and the general public
- Proven ability to work on a team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others and take direction from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome; able to see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional and composed manner
- Strong customer service and communication skills; responsive, polite and pleasant to work with; provides timely, accurate information; can build working relationships with others through trust, communication and credibility
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
- College coursework in social and health sciences (preferred)
Experience:
- One (1) year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience (preferred)
- Completion of a recognized clinical assistant, medical assistant or EMT training program (preferred)
- Nursing students who have completed Fundamental of Nursing School (preferred)
Licensure:
- Transport MHTs must maintain a valid driver’s license (required for transport roles)
Certification:
- CPR accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers (required)
Joining UofL Health Is More Rewarding Than Ever
At UofL Health, we are committed to fostering the growth and success of our employees and their families for today and into the future. That's why we offer a range of benefits that provide opportunities for personal development and career advancement to attract and retain top talent who share our vision for excellence in health care.
$150 A Month Family Health Care Plans
The health and well-being of you and your family are UofL Health's top priorities. We offer robust plans starting from $150 a month for your entire family.
Free Tuition For You And Your Family
We firmly believe that investing in education is one of the most powerful ways to empower our employees and their families to achieve their dreams and build brighter futures. By providing this incredible opportunity for higher learning, we're investing in the future of our employees and our organization as a whole. You can have peace of mind knowing that your UofL Health family has got you covered.
How No-Cost Tuition Works:
- Full and part-time exempt & non-exempt employees are eligible for free tuition, and their domestic partners, spouses, and dependent children can utilize the benefit.
- This program covers all undergraduate programs at the University of Louisville.
- Upon enrollment in a given semester, participants will have tuition and student activity fees paid by UofL Health at the rate of an in-state resident student.
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