Forensic Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Days)
About The Position
Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Lake Behavioral Hospital! As a Forensic Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our Restoration Department treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients in the legal system. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in patient's lives, join us at LBH. You will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or Certified Nursing Assistant
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness, is preferred.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately record vital signs
- Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
- Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
- Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
- Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
- Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Shift Differential Pay
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- 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 north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
