Mental Health Tech Adolescent Recovery and Wellness Full-Time

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

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About The Position

The Crisis Prevention Technician (CPT) works within the psychiatric departments to help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. The role responds to emergency situations, assists with patient care under nursing supervision, and uses de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to protect patients and staff. CPTs conduct safety checks, supervise visitation and therapeutic activities, and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage aggressive behavior, and a commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect are essential.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Adolescent Recovery and Wellness (ARW) unit. It is classified as safety sensitive. The posting states that associates actively using medical marijuana, even with a valid medical marijuana card, are excluded from safety-sensitive positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; college hours are a plus.
• One year of relevant experience preferred; equivalent work experience in a psychiatric or addictive disease treatment facility is desirable.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic activities in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Computer skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Commitment to treating patients with dignity and respect.
• Knowledge of the needs of geriatric and adult populations.
• Documented attendance in management of aggressive behavior training.
• Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontations.
• Ability to work and concentrate amid noise, conversation, foot traffic, and other distractions; handle frequent interruptions; and move between tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to manage differences of opinion without becoming easily frustrated.
• Ability to set and maintain therapeutic distance with clients and maintain therapeutic boundaries during treatment following discharge.
• Ability to perform the physical activities and meet the lifting and visual requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• College hours.
• Equivalent work experience in a psychiatric or addictive disease treatment facility.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in psychiatric departments.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Assist with patient care under nursing supervision.
• Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to protect patients and staff.
• Conduct safety checks.
• Supervise visitation and therapeutic activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED