Mental Health Technician Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Mental Health Tech - PT Days - Varied Weekends Thurs.-10050121 Company: AtlantaMedicalCenter Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Job: Laboratory and Clinical Technicians Hospital/Facility: 800-Atlanta Medical Center - Atlanta, GA Shift Type* : Flexible If other shift, specify : Shift begin time: Shift end time: Atlanta Medical Center, formerly Georgia Baptist Medical Center, is a 467-bed acute care facility sprawled across two city blocks near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Atlanta Medical Center has an esteemed tradition of commitment to excellence in patient care and service to the community. The medical center provides general medical, surgical and women's and children's services, as well as specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, perinatology, neonatology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurosurgery, same day surgery and trauma. We are firmly committed to maintaining a tradition of excellence in teaching - combining knowledge, technique and technology in every area of modern medicine. We are an employer of choice as well as a leader in healthcare. In 2010, Atlanta Medical Center received Tenet's elite Circle of Excellence award. In 2008, Atlanta Medical Center was named as one of the Top Ten Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Magazine. This ranking placed AMC as the highest in the healthcare industry. In 2006 and 2005 we again received Tenet's Circle of Excellence award. AMC was named as one of the Best Places to Make a Difference by the Atlanta Magazine in 2004. The Atlanta Business Chronicle named Atlanta Medical Center as one of the Top Five Best Places to Work in Atlanta in 2003 and in 2002 we tied for First place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atlanta Medical Center is also highly committed to providing quality services to our patients. We hold the following designations: Bariatric Center of Excellence Gold Plus Stroke Center (the 1st in Georgia) American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Heart Failure American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Coronary Artery Disease American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Stroke AMC has a 93% quality rating and is a regional trauma center that receives patients from 67 other hospitals. Atlanta Medical Center has 2 Behavioral Health Units. 6East is a 26 bed unit that typically sees dual diagnosed patients. This is a secured unit and staff works 8 hour shifts (12 hour shifts on weekends). Employees will work every 3rd weekend and 1 major and 2 minor holidays a year. Our other unit is a 16 bed geriatric unit . The Mental Health Tech is responsible for: 1. Attends to the physical appearance of the patients; washed hair, shaves patients, nail care and oral care 2. Completes HS care including back rub, oral hygiene and denture care, pericare and toileting 3. Provides pressure sore prevention as directed including the use of proper bed surface, skin care products, protective devices (heel and elbow pads) 4. Turns and positions patients a minimum of every two hours unless specified otherwise 5. Uses body alignment devices appropriately; splints, anti-contracture devices 6. Provides active and passive ROM 7. Takes patients to Day Room for meals, assists with feeding as directed 8. Observes, measures and records all intake and output including bowel movements, drains, foley, NG tube etc. 9. Performs blood glucose quality control test and documents results 10. Collect and labels specimens according to hospital policy 11. Takes vital signs as assigned and records on the graphic record. Informs nurse of deviations from patient's usual value within 15 minutes. Takes orthostatic Blood Pressures as assigned 12. Applies aqua K-pad, anti-embolic hose, ice packs, non-sterile moist heat, sequential hose as directed 13. Reports unusual or escalating patient behavior to charge nurse immediately 14. Monitors and documents all patients on 15/30 checks Applicants are invited to become a fan of Atlanta Medical Center'sPCA Careers page on Facebook in order to receive updates when new positions become open. Tenet offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and to all employees regardless of sex, age, race color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. RJG-2007 Requirements: This position requires previous experience as a Mental Health Tech and CPR certification. The successful candidate will have: 1. Working knowledge and of mental health technician practices 2. Ability to assist patients with activities of daily living 3. Ability to participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection 4. Knowledge of adult mental health and substance abuse issues 5. Ability to conduct educational/recreational groups with patients with psychiatric or substance abuse issues 6. Ability to demonstrate empathy and utilize active listening with patients and family 7. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, families, physicians and other internal Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/atlmedicalctr http://twitter.com/amcalliedjobs

Job Title: Mental Health Technician Company: Willowbrooke at Tanner/Villa Rica Location: Villa Rica, GA Description: Mental Health Technician Tanner Behavioral Health In-Patient PRN (As Needed) Weekend work required. Various High School Diploma or GED CPR 2 years experience required The Mental Health Tech assists with day to day management of patients on psychiatric and substance abuse units.Will also assist with daily living activitiesfor patients and co-facilitate group activities under the direction of the therapist/nursing staff. The Mental Health Tech will assist with vital signs, safety checks and assists in de-escalation of patients on the unit. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and 2 years experience (will accept BS or BA degree for experience. Prefer experience or education to be within the behavioral health field). Must haveBLS. Ability to deal with staff and public in mature manner. Ability to handle crisis situations in calm and mature manner. Ability to handle significant amounts of confidential patient information.

Job Title: Behavioral Health Tech CNA PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Snellville, GA Description: Working under the supervision of a nursing, the Patient Care Tech performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene. Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding. Transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments. Assists patients in ambulating. Takes and records vital signs, weights and I O. Performs non sterile dressing changes. Passes and collects bed pans. Changes bed linens. Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Title: Child Care Worker / Mental Health Tech Company: Location: Macon, GA Description: Requirements: 4 year college degree in psychology or 4 years experience in psychiatric group home environment. Job Description: Performs all duties related to child care and safety as it relates to a group home environment. Supervising the client?s in the prioritizing and identifying immediate client care needs to include: Daily hygiene, nutritional, recreational, educational, therapist, panel reviews, courts, passes, outings and other activities. Also includes monitoring and recording social behaviors in the home as it relates to interacting with peers and staff. Providing a safe living environment for adolescents Becoming a nurturer, a manager of daily tasks, a provider of experiences that build on competencies, an advocate with/for young people, being a leader and facilator, and being a provider of therapeutic Interventions. Selected candidates will: Help clients learn to make proper decisions for themselves strive to be respectful/courteous to clients and coworkers, even when faced with disrespectful actions Provide for clients? basic needs and will not through inaction/inattention allow these to go unmet

Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT) Company: Summit Ridge Location: Lawrenceville, GA Description: SummitRidgeHospital specializes in the provision of mental health and chemical dependency services. Our talented team of professionals provide caring and professional inpatient and support services to adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric or addictive disorders. Additionally, the Geriatric unit provides acute care for seniors in psychiatric crisis. Ourin-patient nursing department is led by the Director of Nursing, Nurse Weekend Supervisor and includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Mental Health Technicians, and Nurse Technicians. SummitRidge is committed to continuity of care and does not utilize agency staff, instead we maintain a fully trained PRN pool as needed. Join a fast-paced team as a Mental Health Technician. Carry out a variety of direct and indirect nursing patient care activities and tasks which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu and which meet the patient's needs for safety and comfort. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: BS or BA degree in psychology, social work or related field with one year inpatient experience in mental health OR Three (3) years experience in mental health care/social service may be substituted for or considered in lieu of degree. Skilled in effective verbal and written communications, interviewing, and counseling Position Tasks: 1. Assists with admission of patients to the unit. 2. Initiates the admission flow sheet and presents it to the Registered Nurse. 3. Searches patient belongings upon admission and collects those items of potential self-harm per unit policy. 4. Orients patient to unit environment as appropriate to patient's condition. 5. Conducts Patient Observation Rounds according to policy. 5. Renders quality patient care as evidenced by proficient completion of: -Taking and recording vital signs. Measuring and recording intake and output. -Keeping information boards current regarding patient observation levels, lithium levels, lab tests, etc. Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to act with objectivity and empathy in crises.

Job Title: Mental Health Tech CPC PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Macon, GA Description: Working under the supervision of a nursing, the Patient Care Tech performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The positions tasks and responsibilities include:Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene.Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding.Transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments.Assists patients in ambulating.Takes and records vital signs, weights and I O.Performs non sterile dressing changes.Passes and collects bed pans.Changes bed linens.Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Title: Mental Health Technician Company: Anchor Hospital Location: Atlanta, GA Description: The Mental HealthAssociate provides direct care to children, adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric disorders, as well as eating disorders, to ensure the safety and well being of the patients. MHAs have the primary responsibility for ensuring the patient's safety on the unit. Requirements Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred. Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a Mental Health Tech working with children, adolescents and/or adults. (Not required). Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Verification of absence of criminal record on local, state and federal levels. Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Nursing Services