In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, perform crisis and/or de-escalation interventions, therapeutic observations, conducts groups, conducts patient supervision and other behavioral health related duties. Orients patients to the unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations and routine schedule Utilizes crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patient whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions Identifies patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behaviors(s) and communicates such information to the treatment team Performs patient's checks/rounds as required Communicates clinical matters to assigned Mental Health/DOC or other professional staff as required; reports any unusual findings or changes in physical/medical or emotional conditions to their supervisor that may affect the patient or the therapeutic milieu Escorts patient to groups or other required locations as directed Performs 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management/modification purposes Participates in departmental clinical training as required May lead or co-lead groups/activities in areas such as anger management techniques and practices, and appropriately documents group activities Responds appropriately to patient emergencies and cooperates with DOC staff when necessary to support the safety of the unit Participates in regularly scheduled, in person 1:1 supervision with the MHTA supervisor or designee Demonstrates a professional appearance and demeanor at all times Performs other appropriate mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors Interface with DOC Staff Engage DOC staff when there is any incident of violence on the unit or when contraband is found on the unit or there is suspicion of contraband Prior to each tour, appropriately debrief DOC custodial staff regarding problematic patients or issues on the unit When officers arrive on the unit for an emergency the MHTA must take a secondary role in resolving the crisis Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to carry out written and oral instructions Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workers