MENTAL HEALTH TECH - DAYS

UHS • Gulfport, MS

109d

About The Position

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. Join a team where the Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Mental Health Tech shifts are 8 hour shifts 7a-3p, 3p-11 pm, or 11p-7a.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.
• One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Successful achievement of pre-employment online assessment.
• Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric care setting.
• Flexibility to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Interact and role model for patients of various ages.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate as an active part of the nursing treatment team.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees