Intake Mental Health Technician
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AS An INTAKE MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)! 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 Ridgeview Institute Monroe! As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from adolescents to geriatrics. 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 the lives of patients, join us at Ridgeview Institute Monroe. Here you will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Intake Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population. 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.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing or NAR required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Successful completion of CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment before assisting with restraining procedures.
- May be required to work flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, 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 short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 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 northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
