Summary

Assists the licensed nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, monitors patient behavior, promotes a therapeutic environment and communicates changes in patient's condition to charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides and/or assists in direct patient care under the supervision of the appropriate staff member.

Assists with the admission process of all patients.

Provides/Promotes a safe therapeutic environment.

Maintains a clean and wholesome atmosphere for patients.

Particpates in ongoing education.

Facilitates and serves as group leader as assigned.

Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Bachelor?s degree in a mental health related field.

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

Preferred: Previous work experience in behavioral health (mental health worker or psychiatric technician.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: CNA

Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer literacy.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Education assistance/continuing education

Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 17548 - Technician-Psychiatric

Facility: BMH - Golden Triangle Hospital

Department: GT Geropsychiatry Nursing BMH GTR

Category: Nursing Support Patient Care

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Nights

Location: US:MS:Columbus

Located in the Jackson metro area. REQNUMBER: 28441