Mental Health Tech (PRN, Nights)

Pillar Clinical Research, LLC

Mental Health Tech (PRN, Nights)

Chicago, IL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About us

    Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

    • Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.

    • Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.

    • Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed.

    • Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.

    • Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.

    • Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.

    • Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.

    • Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with patients.

    • Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.

    • Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.

    • Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.

    • Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.

    • Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.

    Skills

    • Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
    • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

    Detailed Work Activities

    • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

    • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

    • Record patient medical histories.

    • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

    • Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.

    • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

    • Maintain medical facility records.

    • Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities

    • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

    • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

    • Move patients to or from treatment areas.

    • Perform clerical work in medical settings.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $18.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Medical Specialty:

    • Psychiatry

    Schedule:

    • 12 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Education:

    • Associate (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • Mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • CPR Certification (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • Locations
    Little Rock, AR • Chicago, IL