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Mental Health (Detox) Technician (MHT) (Full-time)
Location:
Reno, NV
Description:
Company Name: WC Health Job Title: Mental Health (Detox) Technician (MHT) Company Introduction: In every convenient location, WC Health provides patients with comprehensive and integrated health care focused on behavioral health. As we continue to evolve as a company, we are proud to have stayed true to our original mission of creating services and products that make a positive difference in people's lives. We pledge to continue to challenge the status quo in healthcare delivery and strive to develop new programs through the collaborative efforts of our dedicated team, partners, patients, and communities we serve. Our wrap-around services include medical, housing, pharmacy, transportation, case management and mental health services. Voted as one of the top 5000 growing healthcare companies by INC 5000, we are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our growing team. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at https://www.wc-health.com/ Objective: The scope of practice for a detoxification technician includes screening for the safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs and, obtaining and monitoring vital signs of clients. This role will also be asked to assist Nursing with day-to-day clinical tasks and will perform duties, including administrative tasks, that are required to safely manage the milieu. Essential Functions: New Admissions: Required documentation for each new patient of the CTC: Assisting Intake and the Nurse with the assessment of the patient's behavior and medical status. Aid the patient in review and signing of the required admission documentation. Provide input into the Multidisciplinary Care Plan Document in the Electronic Health Record, (EHR) once per shift on all assigned patients, as to their level of participation, activity, engagement, and any concerns that you have noted during the shift. Communication: It is expected that the MA/CNA/MHT staff will demonstrate professionalism by: Report all critical changes to vital signs or behaviors immediately to the RN-on-duty; Provide updates to Nurse, Case Managers and Clinicians when medical status, mental health status, or crisis appear to have changed, escalated or improved, at any point during the shift; Responding to emails, as appropriate within 24 hours, however, if the email is urgent or an emergency, will respond within 1 hour. Responding to phone calls within 24 hours; however, if the phone call is urgent or an emergency, respond within 1 hour. Participate in change-of-shift report given by the RN-on-duty and peers coming off of shift daily at the beginning and end of shift unless otherwise directed. Communicate with the team information verbalized by the patients that relates to discharge plans including need for housing, transportation, PUF services, if the information appears to be counter to the established plan reported at change of shift Required Documentation: Each MA/CNA/MHT must manage their time to complete all necessary documentation prior to leaving the facility. Each patient must have a note per shift on status, while enrolled at the CTC. Templates are permissible, but they must be patient -specific for any type of note. Any incident reports must be completed within 4 hours of incident, at the CTC. Required Meeting Attendance. Shift report Staff meetings Monitor CTC Patients' daily: Make sure patients go to their daily groups. Check- in with all patients during the shift. Transfers and Discharges: Prepare for transfer: Assist the RN with all required documentation to be leaving with the patient; Notify patient, and family, as indicated. Gather belongings noted on their Personal Property Log, ask for patient signature receipt, (as possible), or have RN sign as witness if patient is incapacitated, and bag for transfer with the patient. Note in EHR confirming transfer and the Personal Belongings Log has been Notify the Case Manager via email that a transfer or discharge, has occurred. Arrange for transportation to receiving facility, as needed. Communicate with the Nurse when the patient is prepared for discharge. If needed, provide support to Nurse and Case Manager when discharging to New Hope housing. Modify Rounds Board, and Census log. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills Highly organized and detail oriented Superior interpersonal skills Strong people skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Position Type: Full-time Education and Experience: Certification as a detoxification technician This position has an equal combination of education and experience, and may operate under the guidance of those with the proper degree and/or licensure/ certification. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
WC Health
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Mental Health (Detox) Technician (MHT) (Full-time) is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Job at WC Health located in Reno NV. Find other listings like Mental Health (Detox) Technician (MHT) (Full-time) by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Jobs.
Mental Health (Detox) Technician (MHT) (Full-time) is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Job at WC Health located in Reno NV. Find other listings like Mental Health (Detox) Technician (MHT) (Full-time) by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Jobs.