Mental Health Tech-Float-Days

Mental Health Technician/CNA, Older Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health

Float Pool, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm Join Us as a Mental Health Technician/CNA

/ Float Pool! Current Certified CNA's are welcome to apply! Hours - 36

hours, 3 (12 hour shifts) 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. Float shift differential -

$2.00/hr! This position will be required to float between inpatient

units on a regular basis. As a Mental Health Technician/CNA for

MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you'll bring your experience and

knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Technician/CNA is an

integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide

basic patient care and support not only to our patients but also their

families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your

patients, and your community. A Mental Health Technician/CNA works

directly with patients to assist with daily activities, monitor their

well-being, and helps maintain a clean and safe care environment. You

will also conduct safety checks, de-escalate acute situations, and

provide supportive interactions with patients. As a Mental Health

Technician/CNA, you will: Provide direct patient care and support across

all inpatient behavioral health units. Ability and willingness to float

to all inpatient units daily based on census, acuity, and staffing

needs. Conduct patient observation and rounds. Assist staff with patient

care while following treatment plans. Obtain and document vital signs

for patients. Observe and monitor patient's progress and reports

observations to staff. Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients

while maintaining professional boundaries. Assist patients with

activities of daily living skills, as necessary. Assist with transfers,

ambulation, positioning, and other mobility needs while utilizing

appropriate safety techniques and equipment Provide appropriate

supervision of patients' activities. Responsible for safety monitoring

of patients of the unit. Process admissions belongings. Complete

documentation in the EMR system. Facilitate patient groups Work

collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team. Mental Health

Technician/CNA candidates will have the following: High School Diploma.

Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience of PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical

Assistant experience working with geriatric or behavioral health

patients required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certification Required. Experience Working With Patients Experiencing dementia, cognitive impairment, behavioral changes, or emotional

distress preferred. Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of

experience. Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to

develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional

boundaries. Previous experience in behavioral health or substance

inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is

preferred. Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism when

providing patient care. When you join the growing MiraVista team as a

Mental Health Technician/CNA, you'll receive: Medical, Dental, and

Vision 401(k) match Employer paid short term disability (STD) Employer

paid life and AD&D Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending

Account Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range: Compensation will be determined

based on the candidate's relevant experience. $22.00 - $27.08