Mental Health Technician Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Mental Health Tech (prev Psych exp): FT 7p-7a Company: Tenet Health Location: East Point, GA Description: POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the charge nurse assists with the care of psychiatric patients as a member of the psychiatric team.

Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT) Company: Summit Ridge Location: Lawrenceville, GA Description: SummitRidge Hospital specializes in the provision of mental health and chemical dependency services. Registered Nurses provide caring and professional inpatient nursing support to adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric or addictive disorders. Additionally, the Geriatric unit provides acute care for seniors in psychiatric crisis.    Our in-patient nursing department is led by the Director of Nursing, Assistant 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.      Renders quality patient care as evidenced by proficient completion of:   -Taking and recording vital signs.    Measuring and recording intake and output.           & ;nbs p;           & amp; nbsp;          & ;nbs p;           & amp; nbsp;          & ;nbs p;           & amp; nbsp;          & ;nbs p;           & amp; nbsp;          & ;nbs p;            -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 - PRN Weekend Days Company: Tenet Health Location: Atlanta, GA Description: 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 womens and childrens 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 2002 Atlanta Medical Center tied for First place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2003, we came in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Atlanta in this same survey. Atlanta Magazine has named Atlanta Medical Center as One of the Best Places to Make a Difference in 2004 and then in 2005 and 2006 Atlanta Medical Center was honored with Tenets elite Circle of Excellence award. In 2008, we were named by the Atlanta Magazine as the 7th Best Place to Work in Atlanta, the highest ranked healthcare company.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 care2. Completes HS care including back rub, oral hygiene and denture care, pericare and toileting3. 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 otherwise5. Uses body alignment devices appropriately; splints, anti-contracture devices6. Provides active and passive ROM7. Takes patients to Day Room for meals, assists with feeding as directed8. 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 results10. Collect and labels specimens according to hospital policy11. Takes vital signs as assigned and records on the graphic record. Informs nurse of deviations from patients usual value within 15 minutes. Takes orthostatic Blood Pressures as assigned12. Applies aqua K-pad, anti-embolic hose, ice packs, non-sterile moist heat, sequential hose as directed13. Reports unusual or escalating patient behavior to charge nurse immediately14. Monitors and documents all patients on 15/30 checksApplicants are invited to become a fan of Atlanta Medical CentersPCA Careers page on Facebook in order to receive updates when new positions become open.

Job Title: Mental Health Care workers - Company: Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Looking for individuals having 2-3 yrs. exp. working with mentally challenged patients; Must have current CPR, First aid , TB records, and criminal background check a must. Part-time position 9am-3pm, M-F email resume and salary history to Register to View