Job Description
• Works as a part of the multidisciplinary team to provide safety and increase coping skills of the patient
• Assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible
• Provide input to the treatment team that contributes to formulation/revision to the treatment plan
• Perform assigned nursing tasks in a competent and timely manner
• Monitor for behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors
• Encourage patients to participate in interpersonal and other therapeutic activities to enhance their interpersonal skills
• Reinforce new skills learned by patients from therapists, physicians and RNs that promote improved physical and/or mental wellness
• Possess good working knowledge of basic health/disease concepts, psychosocial and spiritual needs, environmental concerns, self-care needs, educational needs
• Exhibit basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and normal body functions
• Exhibit deep respect for cultural and age related variances with patients
• Knowledge of proper use of blood pressure equipment, thermometers and a knowledge of proper procedure for taking temp, pulse, respirations ad blood pressures.
Required Experience
High School Diploma required
•Must pass criminal background check, drug screen and tuberculosis testing.
•Resume and References required for consideration
Job Location
Abilene, TX
The Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) position will provide direct supervision to patients, ages 5 and up, in a supportive hospital environment at Abilene Behavioral Health.