Role OverviewAs a Mental Health Technician/CNA, you will provide basic patient care and support to patients and their families, and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, patients, and community. You will work directly with patients to assist with daily activities, monitor their well-being, and help maintain a clean and safe care environment.
What You Will Do
Provide direct patient care and support across all inpatient behavioral health units, conduct patient observation and rounds, assist staff with patient care while following treatment plans, and develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience as a PCT/PCA, CNA, or Medical Assistant, working with geriatric or behavioral health patients, and will be able to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience of PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience working with geriatric or behavioral health patients required
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
- Experience working with patients experiencing dementia, cognitive impairment, behavioral changes, or emotional distress preferred
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries
- Previous experience in behavioral health or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match
- Employer paid short term disability (STD)
- Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
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