Mental Health Technician PRN needed to deliver quality psychiatric care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, providing direct patient care and supporting the therapeutic milieu.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older and have High School graduate or equivalent.
- 2 years of previous experience as a mental health technician
- High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills; legible handwriting; ability to maintain information as highly confidential.
- Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face; familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
- Skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization; basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful; skills in prioritizing and in managing time.
- Problem-solving skills; use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients; empathy toward patients.
Benefits