Mental Health Technician II Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
02.2021 - Current
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Charted on each patient daily.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
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