Mental Health Tech Cover Letter

Please consider me for the mental health tech opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for basic care and oversees the safety and security of mental/behavioral health patients under supervision of the Clinical Manager.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Displays an active interest in learning.Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills
• Demonstrates leadership by training new employees
• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families
• Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities
• Understands & practices effective motivational techniques
• BA in mental health preferred
• Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, Certified Nurse Aide
• BLS preferred or within 30 days after hire

I would like to submit my application for the mental health tech opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for patient care in the clinic in areas of preventative medical screening and education, ambulatory care, occupational medicine, and emergency care.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Takes vital signs, patient weights, performs ancillary blood glucose testing, documents results in the medical record and reports results to nursing
• Serves and collects food trays, water carafes and nourishments
• Observes patients every 15 – 30 minutes and documents findings on observation record
• BLS – Healthcare provider Certification Require
• Knowledge of psychiatric illness
• Knowledge of crisis prevention techniques and methods preferred
• Knowledge of patient’s growth and development needs preferred
• CNA certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Board of Health Professions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the mental health tech position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for appropriate medical and/or mental health emergency care to youth maintaining the health and safety of all youth assigned, and keeping the appropriate physician and administrative staff apprised of all untoward events.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assists in direct care and management of children and adolescents who have chronic illnesses, neurobehavioral issues or brain injuries
• Plan, implement and evaluate group activities
• Provide supervision, safety and crisis management for patients
• Completes documentation and assists the multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of prescribed treatment regimens
• Foster and create positive relationships and communication with team members, patients, their families and visitors
• Participates in therapeutic interactions, guidance, support and role modeling while monitoring behavior according to program guidelines
• Maintain compliance with HIPPA regulations, ADA and Joint Commission policies and procedures
• Previous experience with emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded, or physically disabled persons preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of mental health tech. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for initial preparation of patients prior to the provider’s encounter; assists providers in patient care activities, as directed; updates/documents records; relieves/assists Medical Office Assistant or Patient Service Representative as needed; orders and restocks exam rooms and office supplies as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Current and valid nurse assistant certification preferred
• Assists Charge Nurses and Shift Supervisor in maintaining efficiency
• High School or experience in a psych-related field preferred
• Completion of a nursing assistant course preferred
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or certification within 90 days of employment
• Physically able to work, stand, stoop and lift
• Good manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity
• Prior health care experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting preferred

I would like to submit my application for the mental health tech opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for for an on-going assessment of changes in patient status and gathers pertinent patient care data through rounding and patient interaction using all available resources in the inpatient or outpatient setting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• Requires biannual Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (CPI) training
• Education and experience in the Mental Health field preferred
• Psychology or Sociology background preferred
• Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support or obtain within 7 days from date of hire
• Current NVCI (CPI) or obtain within 60 days from date of hire
• Organizational and time management skills necessary to complete responsibilities of the role
• Maintain a current knowledge base of current trends and widely accepted practices as it relates to patient care in a mental health program