Outpatient Mental Health Tech - Evening

UHS•Lexington, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Technicians provide routine non-acute physical care for the patient as well as educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years. This is a part-time position, approximately 24 hours per week, with evening shifts. A two-week paid hospital orientation from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, is required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.
Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho-education groups.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience may be accepted in lieu of college course work.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.