Mental Health Specialist

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada McLean Hospital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Tech to join our team at McLean Hospital. As a Mental Health Tech, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care and participating in therapeutic milieu.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct Patient Care
    • Accurately and timely document patient information, progress notes, and observation sheets
    • Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, adhering to professional boundaries
    • Participate in patient rounds and teams, ensuring seamless communication
    • Complete patient care assignments, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively
    • Identify and de-escalate crisis situations, utilizing non-verbal and verbal techniques
    • Manage complex patient situations, adhering to department policies and procedures
    • Communicate changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse
    • Follow established Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients
    • Remain awake and alert at all times while on duty
    • Perform Point of Care testing (POC) as required
  • Therapeutic Milieu
    • Participate in planning and implementation of patient groups, promoting engagement and participation
    • Provide and supervise recreation and other off-hall activities, catering to patient needs
    • Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed, promoting independence
    • Follow established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols
    • Conduct active milieu assessments, identifying and reporting safety concerns
  • Unit Environment
    • Identify and report house cleaning and equipment problems to the Unit Secretary/ND
    • Participate in the unit's inventory system, reporting low supplies
    • Initiate activities promoting a clean and organized patient and staff environment
  • Activities of Daily Living
    • Identify patient hygiene needs, implementing interventions to meet these needs
    • Provide for patients' nutritional needs, adhering to unit procedure
    • Assist and reassure patients during tests, exams, and procedures
    • Escort and supervise patients on and off ground, ensuring patient safety
  • Professional Growth and Competency
    • Complete mandatory in-service requirements, staying up-to-date with industry developments
    • Identify areas of strength and areas for professional development with the supervisor
    • Maintain competency for treating age-specific patient populations
    • Seek constructive feedback on work performance from peers and professional colleagues
    • Participate in critical incident de-briefing, promoting a culture of safety
    Requirements
    • Education
      • High School diploma or GED required
    • Experience
      • Previous experience in direct patient care preferred
    • Skills
      • Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others

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