Mental Health Technician
Commonwealth Health
Apply to this jobThe Mental Health Technician is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient’s therapeutic treatment plan. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse/LPN and provides personal hygiene, hair care, oral care, feeding, bathing, bed making, and assists patients with ambulation and elimination.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum one-year of experience in patient care in a therapeutic mental health setting is preferred.
• 3-6 months experience with direct care of the elderly, preferred.
Summary
Provide patient support under nurse supervision, assisting with hygiene, feeding, and mobility in mental health settings.
Job title
Mental Health Technician
Experience level
none
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Scranton, PA; on-site role
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Scranton, PA, USA