Mental Health Tech
Description
Full time - 12-hour night shifts 7pm - 7am
MacNeal Hospital's Behavioral Health Services Department is an adult psychiatric department, with five units and 69 beds. Unit size ranges from 11 to 14 beds. We provide comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis and alcohol detoxification.
Loyola Medicine
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
What You’ll Do
- Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients with related psychiatric conditions.
- Is knowledgeable about the assigned patient's treatment goals and intervenes as identified in the treatment plan.
- Able to implement assigned aspects of the treatment plan under supervision.
- Facilitates or leads group psychoeducational sessions in the milieu and documents the sessions.
- Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Participates in the care needs of all inpatients as requested or directed by Unit RN.
Minimum Education
- Required: Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of two (2) years of college with course work in psychology or a related field preferred of the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
- Specify Degree(s): Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Residency: N/A
Minimum Experience
- Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
- Preferred: Minimum of two (2) years Inpatient Psych experience preferred.
Licensure/Certifications
- Required: Current CPR certification
- PREFERRED: CPI certification
Compensation
Salary Range: $20.02 - $31.03 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.