BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH - STUDENT OPTION

UHS • Newark, DE

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About The Position

The Student Option Mental Health Technician (MHT) position is available with four 8-hour shifts, including one weekend day per month and two holidays (one Winter and one Summer) at minimum per year, floating to various units. A mandatory 2-week orientation is required from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland. In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

Requirements

• Currently working toward a Nursing Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting
• Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills
• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
• CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned
• Participate in treatment planning
• Assist in the admission process
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
• Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees