Mental Health Technician jobs in Carson City, NV

Description

US:NV:Carson City BHS Mallory Crisis Center

Part Time Variable Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5^th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

• Under the direction of the Department Manager and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists patients in the psychiatric, chemical dependency, and geriatric programs.

Responsibilities

o Assists in nursing care for mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, cognitively impaired and/or those patients seeking treatment for chemical dependency. o Assists patients in bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed. Encourages patients to maintain personal hygiene and keep living and group areas clean and orderly. o Performs routine procedures per RN instructions such as collecting urine specimens, providing ice and heat packs, and assisting RN's with basic procedures (i.e. wound care, turning patients for physical exam, etc.) o Orients patients to the hospital routine and environment. Encourages patient participation in our programs. o Observes patients to protect from wandering, self harm, and harming of others. Documents Q 15 minute checks, performs line of sight observation, and 1 to 1 observation. o Documents and reports abnormal observations in behavior or physical condition to the RN and care team as necessary. o Feeds patients or encourages them to eat. Documents and reports when patients reject food or drink or comsume excessive food or drink. o Escort patients to off site medical, dental, or other approved appointments. o Take and record patients’ vital signs and report abnormal findings to the RN. o Works effectively as a team member to provide efficient and therapeutic care for our patients. o Is familiar with basic medical, psychiatric, and chemical dependency terminology. o Responsible for accurate data entry when admitting and assigning patient rooms and patient types. o Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required • High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum 1 year experience in health care as a CNA or equivalent clinical position • Within 6 months of hire, completes the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Course • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support/ (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Preferred • Phlebotomy license and signed off per hospital protocol to perform phlebotomy (2.5% pay increase)

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription