Mental Health Tech (MHT)
About The Position
Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active-duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital. Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/ Join our team as Mental Health Tech and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. As an MHT, you will provide compassionate care and support to patients within a therapeutic environment. You'll assist in treatment plans, lead therapeutic activities, and work closely with a dedicated team to ensure quality patient care.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors Degree in a human service related field preferred.
- Experience: Two years experience working with people in group situations with individuals who have mental health or developmental problems preferred. One year employment with facility required to serve as a mentor.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in a human service related field preferred.
- Two years experience working with people in group situations with individuals who have mental health or developmental problems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Must possess demonstrated leadership ability, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, and strong oral and written communication skills.
- The MHT must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships as relates to adolescents, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management of aggressive behavior and BLS American Heart.
- The MHT has near visual acuity necessary for evaluating patients and reading charts. Eye/hand coordination and finger dexterity are essential for manual charting. The ability to talk and hear is necessary for conversing with and assessing patients. The MHT must have the ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and 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
- Retention Bonus Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
