Lead Mental Health Technician (Nursing) (Santa Rosa)

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

As with all levels of the MHW career ladder, the Lead Mental Health Worker also provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; supports therapeutic milieu; and ensures safety and well-being of patients.  Carries out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned.  Additionally, the Lead Mental Health Worker maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures) and supervises the work of the other MHWs during his/her tour of duty and assigned area(s).

• →In charge of their MHW team for the shift & assigned unit(s)
• →Double checks that all MHW documentation is completed
• →Assists with teaching new employee classes and ongoing education, including code green drills
• →Provides input for MHW evaluations
• →Does real time coaching to peers if improvement needed
• →Assigns tasks to MHW’s for their shift (cafeteria, property room, groups)
• →Ensures all patient belongings are accounted for upon discharge
• →Assists nurse manager with implementation of new processes or changes to current practices
• →Contributes to report at the end of the shift

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance
  (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
  (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Behavioral science undergraduate degree required (Psychology, Social work, Sociology).  Candidate may be considered if pursuing advanced degree in nursing or relevant field. May consider combination of relevant college coursework completion and extended relevant experience.
• Current CPR (or obtained during initial orientation period).
• Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program (as approved by the CNO) obtained during initial orientation period.

• High school level reading and writing skills; legible handwriting
• 5+ years’ experience as behavioral health worker/technician in an inpatient and/or partial psychiatric/mental health setting with a knowledge of psychiatric/chemical dependency patient care techniques, demonstrated understanding of mental illness and related behavioral management techniques.  At least two years with a Signature Hospital or a degree in relevant clinical discipline.  Experience facilitating non-therapeutic patient groups.  Demonstrated ability to train, onboard, and coach others. 
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred
• Basic knowledge of human growth and development helpful
• Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding environment