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Mental Health Technician (MHT)(FT 2:45p-11:15p)

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital · New Lenox, IL · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$18–$25/hrFull-time

Your Work Matters

How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital!

Mental Health Technician (MHT)

(Full-time) 2:45p-11:15p + Generous Shift Differentials for Evenings (weekday overnights, weekend days & weekend overnights)

  • Accurately recording vital signs.
  • Exercising judgment in patient interactions and reporting changes to the RN.
  • Following therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and providing information for development and revision.
  • Employing crisis-intervention techniques, conducting MHT-led groups, and using facility-approved CPI techniques.
  • Assisting patients through discharge, guiding in adjusting to life changes, and helping with personal hygiene.
  • Complying with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.

Experience Matters

  • Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
  • Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
  • Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Care Matters

  • 401(k) + matching
  • Health insurance
  • 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free parking

About Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital (SOBH) is a leading provider in mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment. Our state-of-the-art 112-bed facility is designed to provide patients with a comfortable and safe environment for therapeutic care. We offer evidence-based therapy modalities that have been proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and facilitate lasting change.

What We Provide for Our Team

  • Career & training development opportunities
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Engaged management team dedicated to your success
  • A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer

Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation

This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range is $18.00 - $25.00/hourly + shift differentials are available for weekday, overnights and weekend days/overnights!

About Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

To learn more about SOBH, visit us at: https://www.silveroaksbehavioralhospital.com/

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