CNA (MHT) - Nights

Company: Unity Columbia
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit . *** New Competitive Wages ****** Night Shift, 7pm-7am ***POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHTs provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHTs provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to:

• Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
• Transport patients and equipment
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
• Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
• Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patientsRequired Work Experience:
  • One (1) to two (2) years in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferredLicensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
    • CNA Certification Required
    • CPI Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional.
    • CPR Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional.
    • CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers.Other Requirements:
      • Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work
      • Must be willing and able to work flexible hoursPhysical Requirements:
        • Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 poundsEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROur Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.EducationPreferred
          • Technical/other training or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired
            • Certified Nurse AssistantPreferred
              • CPI Certification

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