Licensed psychiatric technician vs mental health technician

Differences between licensed psychiatric technician and mental health technician duties and responsibilities

Licensed psychiatric technician example responsibilities.

• Monitor and manage preventative behavior with 2-3 MHA'S team and carry out a constructive routine with patients.
• Certify in CPR / first aid.
• Assist clients with ADL's, run groups within the secured treatment area.
• Provide quality health care, including infection control, emergency preparedness, transportation, CPR and first aid.
• Provide training and assistance in adl's, leisure, vocational, active treatment, and behavioral support.
• Perform medication administration and select nursing procedures in the physical care of patients according to establish policies and procedures.
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Mental health technician example responsibilities.

• Prevent and manage aggressive behavior among patients and administer CPR in emergency intervention.
• Assist and organize workshops consisting of education, personal self-defense, CPR, and other techniques relating to mental health patients.
• Assist in taking care of mental health patients, doing rounds on the ward, helping patients with compassion and care.
• Apply immeasurable levels of compassion to preserve and safeguard the dignity of patients at all times.
• Observe patient behaviors, if patients become physically violent, CPI training restraint techniques may become necessary.
• Conduct patient rounds, assist with ADL care, offer therapeutic support, and provide written reports on assign patients
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