Mental Health Tech I

Mental Health Tech I

At Diversus Health you have the opportunity to contribute to changing lives and communities by joining our diverse and inclusive team as a Mental Health Tech I and adding to the 13,000 lives already impacted by carefully tailored mental and behavioral health care.

The Mental Health Tech I...

• Actively monitors for clinical and environmental risk issues, while consistently following all safety procedures. Duties include but are not limited to completing Q15 checks, line of sight, one to one and other safety checks as ordered by providers, monitoring of utensils, and contraband on the unit and completion/documentation of shift safety checks  

• Supports nursing staff in the client admissions process. Duties include but are not limited to inventory and storage of client’s personal property and associated documentation, and orienting clients to the unit. 

• Oversees and interacts with clients on the unit while maintaining healthy therapeutic boundaries.  Verbally de-escalates clients in crisis when appropriate. 

• Conducts skills groups that are evidence-based and relevant to team-based care plan and clients being served. Accurately documents participation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 

• Supports and supervises the visitation process on the unit. Assures appropriate documentation/consents have been completed.  Reports any issues or concerns to the charge nurse on duty.  

• Assists providers with daily client care and discharge duties within scope of role, to include but not limited to patient education, outreach, crisis response planning, coordination of continued care and transportation, processing and return of personal items. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• A parent of a child with similar mental illness and/or substance use disorder, OR an adult with an ongoing and/or personal experience with a family member with a similar mental illness and/or substance use disorder OR self-identified individual in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use

• 1 years’ experience in an acute care setting or Community/Inpatient Behavioral Health, preferred. 

• Profficient written and oral communication skills with the ability to accurately and professionally implement and document services provided to clients. 

• Possess basic computer skills and type 25 w.p.m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic medical records. 

• Experience working in a team environment. 

Our rich benefits package includes:

• Exceptional Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 4% 401(k) company match fully vested
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Long-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Holidays, including 3 floating holidays to use as you wish
• Employee Assistance Program (includes free therapy access)
• Robust Training Program
• Second Language Monthly Bonus (subject to assessment)

At Diversus Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and behavioral healthcare unite to make lives better. Our goal is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Every day. It is a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us.
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The Environment at Diversus Health is fluid. Roles and responsibilities may be altered to accommodate changing business conditions and objectives. Employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside of the specific work that is listed. This position may require you to work standard hours, as well as flexible hours before and after standard hours, and overtime in excess of 40 hours in a work week.

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