Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus
Core
Provide direct patient care and behavioral interventions for individuals with behavioral health conditions in a psychiatric hospital setting.
Role type
Mental Health Therapy Technician (Clinical Support)
Builds
Safe therapeutic environment and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Activities of daily living assistance, vital signs monitoring, patient transfers, de-escalation techniques, behavioral observation, documentation, manual handling/lifting
Preferred skills
Mental health field experience, adult/geriatric population care, crisis response, therapeutic rapport building, activity facilitation
Responsibilities
Assist with activities of daily living, deliver targeted behavioral interventions, de-escalate patients in emergencies, report patient observations, ensure clinical compliance with nursing standards.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC