JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has a

great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,

we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing

opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and

improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are

encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a

shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental

health and a passion to help the members of our community, please

consider joining our team! Benefits offered to PT/FT employees. WHAT WE

OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered

competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits,

including: \*Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low

deductibles, with excellent coverage! \*Dental Insurance \*Vision

Insurance \*Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the

best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! \*457 deferred

compensation plan \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on

your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible Spending Account to set

aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses \*Life

Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability \*Wellness Incentive Plan

\*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program GENERAL FUNCTION To

help residents to lead as normal of a life as possible by providing

daily care and support specific to their illness, anticipating all of

their needs and providing a safe environment for residents both

physically and mentally. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) assists in

carrying out the patient\'s treatment plan in conjunction with the

psychiatrists, physicians, and other interdisciplinary treatment

members, the patient and family. The MHT provides care in a professional

manner that maintains the dignity, respect, and rights of all patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Assess vital signs or other

similar procedures per patient needs, at proper times and in accordance

with physician orders. Document in the record and report unusual

findings to Nurse promptly. 2. Communicate and assist residents with

activities of daily living (ADL\'s); (such as feeding, bathing,

toileting, mobility, dressing) and scheduled activities. In general,

residents will appear neat, clean and well-kept at all times. Support

and encourage residents to maintain their independence. Report to nurse

if knowledge of mental or physical conditions creates problems in

self-care or completion of ADL\'s in accordance to the care plan. 3. If

a resident needs to be transferred, do so in manner as stated in care

plan. 4. Consistently performs required treatments as assigned and

documents correctly. Report unusual findings to nurse (i.e. splints,

braces, cold compresses, etc.). 5. Participate with professional

personnel in planning and carrying out patient/resident treatment plans

and care plans both physical and psychiatric. Conduct therapeutic and

meaningful contact with residents. When required, perform patient

charting and follow the treatment plan or care plans developed for

individual residents. Facilitate individual 1:1 patient interaction. 6.

Work with the team to promptly and effectively respond to acting out,

assaultive and self-abusive persons per facility policy and federal and

state requirements. Recognize escalating patient/resident behaviors and

intervene in a therapeutic manner using the least restrictive measures

for patients who are a threat to themselves or others which include

non-violent physical crisis prevention intervention techniques,

de-escalation techniques and assisting the charge RN for patients that

require restraint or seclusion. 7. Immediately report any and all

incidents to the supervisor on duty. For a list of complete duties,

please visit: https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Previous experience in dealing with

mental health patients is preferred. -Must be able to intervene and deal

directly with highly agitated, depressed or assaultive patients in a

non-retaliatory therapeutic manner. -Must be able to write legibly and

communicate effectively, verbally. -Demonstrated ability to maintain

confidentiality. Basic equipment used: EZ stand, EZ lift, gait belt,

walker, wheelchair, sensor pad alarms, clip alarms, anti-rollback

devices, seatbelts (alarmed or unalarmed), low beds, personal care

items, mats for floor, scales, blood pressure cuff, thermometer,

telephone, and stethoscope. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

Online: careers.woodcountywi.gov