MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Days
UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
- Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required.
- MHTs must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum.
- MHTs may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness
Responsibilities
- Providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescents through geriatrics.
- Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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!
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
