Mental Health Technician (PRN Day Shift)
Company: Perimeter Healthcare
Location: Kenner
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Perimeter Behavioral of New Orleans has immediate openings for
Mental Health Technicians. We are seeking individuals who are
committed to improving the lives of those who experience mental
health problems.
Perimeter Behavioral of New Orleans is one of the premier
behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient and outpatient
adult treatment. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual,
not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is daily
committed to improving patients' lives by using a patient centered
collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both
the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients. Join our
team today.
The Mental Health Technicians' responsibilities include the
following:
--- Provide positive and role modeling to the residents. Model and
teach appropriate life skills to the residents.
--- Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and
document patient's behavior.
--- Promote daily living skills through assignment, and supervision
of tasks.
--- Conduct individual and group activities and programs.
--- Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with the
discharge process too.
--- Assist them with verbal de-escalation when a resident is
agitated.
--- Accompany them to unit, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation,
and education activities.
--- Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Qualified candidates for Mental Health Technician should have the
following:
--- Education: High School Degree or equivalent required
--- Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a
hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred
--- Additional Requirements: Able to successfully complete CPR and
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training during New Hire
Orientation.
--- Schedule: PRN Day Shift: 0645-1915
To learn more about the company, please visit our website at:
https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com
Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care
providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and
senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery
of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and
commitment on service excellence is available across several states
and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients
receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We
offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute
treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who
exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability
R - Respect and E- Empowerment.
EEO
We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and
inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants
and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal
opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and
selection process within the company regarding race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws.
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