Mental Health Technician Psychiatry

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Join our team as a Mental Health Technician and contribute to the well-being of our patients. In this role, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing direct patient care and supportive services under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.  This position requires access to keys for the locked unit and patient belongings safe, ensuring the safety and security of our patients and their belongings.

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• Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
• Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
• Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities, including patio breaks.
• Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed
• Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations and assist RNs with restraining patients
• Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items
• Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit
• Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements
• Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines

• High School Graduate or equivalent required

• Minimum of one (1) year mental health worker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting required.

• Current AHA BLS card.

• Must maintain current Fire Safety cards.

• CNA or EMT Preferred

This position is represented by SEIU  UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement