Tech - Mh​/Bh; No Degree Mid Shift

TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE) MID SHIFT

River Vista Behavioral Health, a 128‑bed behavioral health facility located along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, is hiring a Mental Health Technician for its nursing team. The role is a mid‑shift position with no degree required, providing high‑quality and advanced behavioral health services to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.

• Provide continuous patient care and maintain safety of all assigned patients, including verifying patient safety every 15 minutes.
• Observe and document changes in patients’ appearance, behaviour and progress toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to Charge Nurse or Nursing Manager.
• Understand and apply crisis intervention techniques and administer the appropriate care, including seclusion and restraint procedures as needed.
• Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
• Document services rendered according to established criteria.
• Perform therapeutic activities and escort patients to meals, activities and other healthcare facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information and adhere to all safety policies.
• Attend mandatory in‑services and staff development activities and maintain related records.
• Participate in performance improvement activities (e.g., in‑services, auditing).
• Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic boundaries and follow established procedures.
• Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to group offerings and therapeutic objectives.
• Apply specific standards for the care of child (ages 5‑11), adolescent (12‑18), adult (19‑64) and geriatric (65+) patients, including knowledge of developmental stages, use of seclusion/ restraint, and tailoring of treatment goals.
• Collaborate with chemical dependency staff professionals for individuals with chemical dependency, maintaining awareness of co‑dependency issues.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of related experience in psychiatric patient care.
• Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques and understanding of mental illness.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during new hire orientation.
• Strong knowledge of the Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards, and applicable federal and state laws governing mental health care facilities.
• Ability to work fast‑paced environment, adhere to safety policies, maintain confidentiality, and function as a team member.

• Ability to hear and communicate, with or without correction.
• Stand, sit or walk for up to six hours; sit for up to two hours.
• Move frequently and lift up to 25 lbs. with assistance, occasionally up to 200 lbs. when pushing/pulling wheeled carts.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 30°‑110°F outdoors and 60°‑85°F indoors; tolerate varying noise levels and chemical exposures.
• Handle hazardous or infectious waste on occasion.
• Operate stethoscope and perform “Handle With Care” techniques competently.
• Work every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) as required.

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