Mental Health Tech

We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center

We believe in:

• Championing Patient Care
• Doing the Right Thing
• Embracing Individuality
• Acting with Kindness
• Making a Difference Together

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
• And much more…

The Mental Health Technician under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

·       Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.

·       Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

·       Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

·       Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.

Required Skills

·       Critical thinking skills

·       Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

·       Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Minimum Education

·       High school diploma or equivalent: Required

Minimum Qualifications

·       Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

·       Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of hire

·       CNA preferred