Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Days
About The Position
A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family and individual therapy. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- Associates degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is required
- One (1) to two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care with understanding of mental illness, preferred
- Day Shift ~ 7 a.m-7:30 p.m.
- This position that will rotate holidays and work every other weekend.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is preferred.
- knowledge of psychiatric patient care with understanding of mental illness
Responsibilities
- providing continuous patient care
- supervision
- interaction
- role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & 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
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
