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  • ID
    #52501384
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Amergis
  • Date
    2024-09-13
  • Deadline
    2024-11-11
 
Full-time

Amergis Staffing is hiring Mental / Psychiatric Health Technicians. Position details are below.

Year Long Contract

Night Shift

Weekly Pay

Previous CNA or Mental Health Technician experience preferred

The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals withpsychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders,following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners.The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients’ safety, physical andemotional well-being and report directly to medical staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides personal care and behavioralassistance/interventions to assigned clients

Assists clients with grooming, eating/meal preparation, andtoileting

Maintains rounding on assigned clients/patients to ensuresafety as directed

Assists with ambulation and transfer services

Monitors vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure

Provides behavioral support services

Provides crisis intervention

Encourages independence

Maintains patient safety

Implements behavioral plans

Documents care per policies and procedures

Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field,or equivalent experience preferred (or per facility requirements)

Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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