Mental Health Technician Job at Swedish Hospital, Part of NorthShore
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Mental Health Counselor provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the hospital.
- Provides direct, individualized patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Enhances own professional growth and development.
- Reads, discusses and evaluates current research.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing/hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates cost containment in the position of patient care.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Variable: adolescent, young adult, adult, older adult and geriatric needs are all assessed.
- Knowledge of treatment for substance is also helpful
QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology or a related field.
- Internship or previous experience in dealing with psychiatric patients.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- Current CPR certification with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
- Participate in unit based committees and meetings in formulating unit goals.
- Assists in interviewing applicants.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Nursing, Respiratory, Radiology, Laboratory, Central Transport, Pastoral Care, Admitting, Food Services, Volunteers, Human Resources, Information Systems, Salespersons
ENVIRONMENT
- Standing, walking, bending, lifting patients, pushing
- Restraining of aggressive patients
- Exposure to communicable disease
- Risk of injury by violent patients
- Computer entry
- Potential exposure to airborne diseases is the same as for any individual working in a hospital environment that is dependent on a ceiling ventilation system for in-flow and out-flow of air.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and the specific functions of the individual occupying this position.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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