Mental Health Technician - Inpatient - Full-Time

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living;
• Interacts with patients, attends to patient needs and helps in crisis intervention, as needed;
• Transports patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate;
• Facilitates on-the-job training for new and existing MHT team members;
• Aid in providing therapeutic patient care, in group or one-to-one settings;
• Responds to emergency and/or crisis situations and supports visitor safety;
• Maintains safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including responsibility for milieu management;
• Reports any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team;
• Orients and educates patients upon admission and document as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• A current Driver's license, in good standing, is preferred;
• Float coverage support to inpatient and residential (adult) levels of care;
• Formal Training Will Be Provided For The Following American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire;
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire;
• Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire;
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Experience & Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Must be 18 years or older.

A current Driver's license, in good standing, is preferred.

Float coverage support to inpatient and residential (adult) levels of care.

Formal Training Will Be Provided For The Following American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire.

Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire.

Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Employee share program;
• Life/disability insurance;
• Flex spending accounts;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Health and wellness program;
• Employee assistance program (EAP).