Mental Health Technician jobs in Honolulu, HI

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)

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Mental Health Technician, Full Time, Days
  • Adventist Health
  • Kailua, HI FULL_TIME
  • Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

    Located in Kailua, Hawaii, Adventist Health Castle serves all of O`ahu and is the primary healthcare facility for the Windward side of the island. Since opening in 1963, the hospital has expanded into a full-service medical center with 160 beds, 16 clinics, staffed by approximately 300 physicians, and more than 1,000 employees. We offer a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and home-based services focused on providing patient-centered healthcare in a caring environment. Adventist Health Castle proudly partners with Castle Health Group, Windward Surgery Center and Cancer Center of Hawaii to provide top quality care for the community and is ranked in the top 10% nationally for patient safety and employee engagement. These recognitions are a testament to Adventist Health Castle’s commitment to “top-box” performance across all healthcare measures.

    We're looking for someone to join our team as a Mental Health Technician who:

    Provides direct and indirect care, under the direction of the registered nurse (RN), for a patient or an assigned group of patients. Meets patient care needs through the use of the nursing process. Cares for patients of different age groups by using age related interventions as assigned by the RN.

    Essential Functions:

    • Implements psychosocial interventions, helps with basic activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, ambulating, transferring, elimination needs and therapeutic program participation. Assists in maintaining program function including meal supervision and patient safety checks. Assists in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients. Utilizes seclusion and restraint interventions, as needed.
    • Conducts therapeutic interventions with patients exhibiting significant disturbances in emotional, cognitive and physical behaviors. Facilitates or co-facilitates therapeutic group process. Facilitates a variety of therapeutic groups including verbal process, patient education and those encouraging non verbal means of expression and communication. Interprets patient's behavior or physical symptoms so that abnormal behaviors are recognized and reported to the RN so that interventions may be implemented.
    • Performs data collection and physical examinations for patients and participates with the RN in the planning of care and implementation of interventions. Participates with other team members in developing plans for meeting the daily care needs of patients, as determined by the care plan. Conducts required patient monitoring according to policy. Documents individual patient care information.
    • Supports patient and family through empathetic interaction/education within scope of practice. Identifies and reinforces patient/family teaching plans. Fosters patient participation in the program environment and offers support to patients in coping with an immediate situation.
    • Assists nursing staff in clerical duties. Prepares new charts on admission, fills out routine forms and answers telephones.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Temporary Mental Health Technician, Full Time, Days, Behavioral Health
  • Adventist Health
  • Kailua, HI FULL_TIME|TEMPORARY
  • Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that...
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Mental Health Technician, Nights, Non-benefited, Behavioral Health
  • Adventist Health
  • Kailua, HI FULL_TIME
  • Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Mental Health Technician, Part Time, Nights, Behavioral Health
  • Adventist Health
  • Kailua, HI PART_TIME
  • Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Mental Health Technician, Part Time, Nights, Behavioral Health
  • Adventist Health
  • Kailua, HI PART_TIME
  • Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mental Health Technician, Per Diem, Variable Shift, Behavioral Health
  • Adventist Health
  • Kailua, HI PER_DIEM
  • Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that...
  • 2 Months Ago

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0 Mental Health Technician jobs found in Honolulu, HI area

Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu.[a] The city is the main gateway to Hawaiʻi and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. Honolulu is the most remote city of its size in the world and is the westernmost...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$36,812 to $46,333
Honolulu, Hawaii area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago

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