Nursing Assistant Psych

This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, Psychiatric Services, and the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Mental Health Technician is responsible for basic care, comfort, and safety of patients. The mental health technician establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu on the unit.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in hospital psychiatric services preferred.
• SAMA within thirty (30) days.

Steward Health Care complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Steward Health Care does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.