The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing effective patient care under the direction of the Shift Supervisor. The MHT has a significant role in direct patient care and is a principle element in providing a safe and therapeutic environment through assistance in activities of daily living, implementation of therapeutic activities and monitoring of patients. Duties include, but are not limited to: Monitoring and documentation of patient's mood, behavior, and participation within the therapeutic milieu; Supervision of patients to ensure safety; Teaching, role-modeling, facilitation of activities of daily living and education groups; and, Communicating significant patient information to the treatment team to facilitate appropriate treatment interventions.
