Mental Health Associate

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The Mental Health Techncian MHT is a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team,

Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide care to patients with diverse psychiatric illnesses The Mental HealthTechnician provides key assistance with patients who require special precautions, and are responsible for remaining with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift except when relieved by staff for break and meal time The MentalHealth Technician is expected to remain alert and observant to prevent injury or escape and engage in therapeutic communication and activities to distract occupy and develop therapeutic rapport Mental Health Technicians are expected to comply with hospital policies on confidentiality infection control and compassionate care Adherence to patient restrictions and ability to appropriately manage aggressive violent and confused behavior required All methods of practice and/or work performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration

Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments ie damaged floors walls ceiling tiles unsecured areas and medical errors etc