Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician - Full time - 32 Hours Evenings
Full time 32 hours Evenings 3:00pm - 11:30pm including every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Observe and monitor patient's progress and reports observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Aid patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401(k) match.
• Employer paid short term disability (STD).
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

Pay Range: \$22.00 - \$27.88 per hour.