Mental Health Tech - PRN - Sulphur Springs Behavorial Support Svcs

Provides direct patient care. Assists in maintaining medical records, monitoring patient interactions and safety. Provide clerical support, assists in patient data collection and performing medical procedures under direction of an RN utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients. Communication skills; ability to build rapport with patients; positive attitude and commitment to treat patients with dignity and respect. Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Must be able to set and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintain therapeutic boundaries during treatment and following discharge.