JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has agreat passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differingopinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning andimprovement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication areencouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is ashared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mentalhealth and a passion to help the members of our community, pleaseconsider joining our team! Benefits offered to PT/FT employees. WHAT WEOFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offeredcompetitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits,including: *Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and lowdeductibles, with excellent coverage! *Dental Insurance *VisionInsurance *Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of thebest-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! *457 deferredcompensation plan *Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both onyour first day! *10 Paid Holidays *Flexible Spending Account to setaside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses *LifeInsurance *Short and Long-Term Disability *Wellness Incentive Plan*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program GENERAL FUNCTION Tohelp residents to lead as normal of a life as possible by providingdaily care and support specific to their illness, anticipating all oftheir needs and providing a safe environment for residents bothphysically and mentally. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) assists incarrying out the patient\'s treatment plan in conjunction with thepsychiatrists, physicians, and other interdisciplinary treatmentmembers, the patient and family. The MHT provides care in a professionalmanner that maintains the dignity, respect, and rights of all patients.RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Assess vital signs or othersimilar procedures per patient needs, at proper times and in accordancewith physician orders. Document in the record and report unusualfindings to Nurse promptly. 2. Communicate and assist residents withactivities of daily living (ADL\'s); (such as feeding, bathing,toileting, mobility, dressing) and scheduled activities. In general,residents will appear neat, clean and well-kept at all times. Supportand encourage residents to maintain their independence. Report to nurseif knowledge of mental or physical conditions creates problems inself-care or completion of ADL\'s in accordance to the care plan. 3. Ifa resident needs to be transferred, do so in manner as stated in careplan. 4. Consistently performs required treatments as assigned anddocuments correctly. Report unusual findings to nurse (i.e. splints,braces, cold compresses, etc.). 5. Participate with professionalpersonnel in planning and carrying out patient/resident treatment plansand care plans both physical and psychiatric. Conduct therapeutic andmeaningful contact with residents. When required, perform patientcharting and follow the treatment plan or care plans developed forindividual residents. Facilitate individual 1:1 patient interaction. 6.Work with the team to promptly and effectively respond to acting out,assaultive and self-abusive persons per facility policy and federal andstate requirements. Recognize escalating patient/resident behaviors andintervene in a therapeutic manner using the least restrictive measuresfor patients who are a threat to themselves or others which includenon-violent physical crisis prevention intervention techniques,de-escalation techniques and assisting the charge RN for patients thatrequire restraint or seclusion. 7. Immediately report any and allincidents to the supervisor on duty. For a list of complete duties,please visit: https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ ***** OTHEREXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Previous experience in dealing withmental health patients is preferred. -Must be able to intervene and dealdirectly with highly agitated, depressed or assaultive patients in anon-retaliatory therapeutic manner. -Must be able to write legibly andcommunicate effectively, verbally. -Demonstrated ability to maintainconfidentiality. Basic equipment used: EZ stand, EZ lift, gait belt,walker, wheelchair, sensor pad alarms, clip alarms, anti-rollbackdevices, seatbelts (alarmed or unalarmed), low beds, personal careitems, mats for floor, scales, blood pressure cuff, thermometer,telephone, and stethoscope. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ApplyOnline: careers.woodcountywi.gov