Mental Health Technician jobs in Tennessee
Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Mental Health Technician jobs
- ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
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Louisville, TN
FULL_TIME
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Duties for Behavioral Health Technician Include:
Maintains patient safety at all times.
Orient patients to program and phases of treatment.
Prepare and deliver lectures and in-services as requested within the scope of knowledge and training.
Witness search process w/Nurse
Conduct rounds as ordered/assigned
Orient to unit (room, meals, med pass, programming, etc.)
Maintain security of Key Cards
Provide locker access at designated times
Supervise snacks
Escort patients to smoke breaks as designated (exceptions will need to be supervised)
Escort to meals
Monitor med pass line
Gathering patients for appointments
AMA blocking (chart)
Notify oversight of any issues or AMA
Gathering patients for transfers (ensure luggage is packed)
Obtain UDS as needed
Complete CSSR-S as needed
Stock lounge as assigned
Monitor supply quantity
De-escalation
Upon discharging/AMA return locker items and valuables
Chart by exception (critical events)
Vitals as ordered
- 30 Days Ago
- Universal Health Services, Inc.
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Dyersburg, TN
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities McDowell Center for Children (a UHS facility): McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental hea...
- 20 Days Ago
- Universal Health Services, Inc.
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Dyersburg, TN
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities Universal Health Services (UHS): One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive ...
- 21 Days Ago
- Mental Health Resources
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Germantown, TN
FULL_TIME
- Mental Health IOP Therapist We don't have a mission statement...we have a mission. At Mental Health Resources, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn't just for our clients;...
- 1 Month Ago
- Refresh Mental Health
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Germantown, TN
FULL_TIME
- Mental Health IOP Therapist We don't have a mission statement...we have a mission. At Mental Health Resources, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn't just for our clients;...
- 1 Month Ago
- Compassion Mental Health Inc.
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Bartlett, TN
FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
- Compassion Mental Health is a full service Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Clinic located in Bartlett, TN. Our mission is to provide the most effective treatment to those that come to us for help in...
- 2 Months Ago
Mental Health Technician jobs at Popular Companies
- Adventist Health Nw
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Vallejo, CA
- For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We a...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Red River Youth Academy
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Norman, OK
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- WMC Health
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Port Jervis, NY
- Job Details: Summary: Job Summary: The Mental Health Technician assists in the provision of nursing care assigned patien...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- HCA
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Jasper, TN
- Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician you want with your current emplo...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Regions Hospital
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Saint Paul, MN
- Job Description Regions Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians. Regions Hospital is the largest provider of inpati...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Applied Behavioral Services
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West Chester, OH
- Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization?Do you want to join a fast-growing...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Recovery Solutions
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Hollywood, FL
- Compensation Range: $ - $ / hour You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Rogers Behavioral Health
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Oconomowoc, WI
- Job Description Job Description Looking to make a difference in mental healthcare? Join us as a Mental Health Technician...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM