Mental Health Technician
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
Provide vital support for behavioral health operations, including medication triage, vital signs monitoring, and front-office patient registration. Assist nursing staff with patient care, crisis intervention, and continuous observation of psychiatric patients.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.
Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Mental Health Tech, you will be a vital support for Behavioral Health's front and back office functions, assisting psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team. You'll ensure smooth operations, quality medication management, and clinical problem-solving.Every day, you will provide basic medication triage, support services, and take vital signs for behavioral health patients. You'll manage front office reception, patient registration, insurance/copay processing, and telephones, while also handling back office tasks like refill requests, injections, and accurate EHR documentation.To be successful, you need strong multitasking, meticulous attention to detail, and a rapid ability to learn complex information accurately. Exceptional customer service, calm under pressure, EHR proficiency, and strict confidentiality are essential, along with flexibility to float.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
- Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
- Accurately monitor and record patient VS, intake, and output, and daily activities, including patio breaks.
- Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed
- Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crises and assist RNs with restraining patients
- Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate or GED
- Minimum of one (1) year mental healthworker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient or residential setting
- AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
Preferred
- Minimum 1 year of acute patient care experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
- Emergency Medical Technician: CA
We provide quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health care more accessible by bringing resources closer to where people live and work.
In urban and rural communities alike, residents of all ages and backgrounds have access to primary care, preventive treatment, clinical support, chronic disease management, trauma services, and a host of medical and therapeutic specializations.
With several different ways to activate your search, let us help you to quickly and easily find an affordable, quality medical facility located close to where you need it, when you need it.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
We provide quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health care more accessible by bringing resources closer to where people live and work.
In urban and rural communities alike, residents of all ages and backgrounds have access to primary care, preventive treatment, clinical support, chronic disease management, trauma services, and a host of medical and therapeutic specializations.
With several different ways to activate your search, let us help you to quickly and easily find an affordable, quality medical facility located close to where you need it, when you need it.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
