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Mental Health Technician
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The daily routine for a mental health technician may vary from day to day. Often, mental health technicians are the members of the care team with the most patient contact. They help them get ready for the day, check their vital signs, talk to them to assess their mental state and supervise them while they engage in activities. When needed, mental health technicians may step in to help a nurse, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist when conducting examinations or leading an individual or group therapy session. At some facilities, they are points of contact for family members and are responsible for communicating about their loved one’s status and progress as allowed by privacy laws.
The primary responsibility of a mental health technician is to ensure that patients are comfortable and safe.
Un Mental Health Technician dovrebbe essere in grado di svolgere vari doveri e responsabilità. Di seguito sono riportati alcuni doveri e responsabilità che un Mental Health Technician dovrebbe essere in grado di eseguire:
- Taking patients’ vital signs, including pulse rate, breathing rate and blood pressure
- Administering medications and supervising patients to ensure they take them
- Helping patients bathe, groom, dress or use the bathroom as needed
- Notating patient records with changes in health status or behavior
- Escorting or transporting patients inside the facility or to appointments off campus
- Intervening when patients become dangerous to themselves or others
Un Mental Health Technician competitivo avrà determinate competenze e qualifiche, tra cui:
- Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques to deescalate conflicts in a manner that keeps staff and patients safe
- Concentration skills to understand complex written and verbal instructions and follow them completely
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, mental health conditions and common treatments
- Observational skills to pick up on changes in symptoms and behaviors
- Strong oral communication skills to interact effectively with staff and patients
- Ability to lift and steady patients who may have difficulty getting up or walking on their own
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