Mental Health Tech

UHS•Moultrie, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Turning Point Care Center has an opening for a full-time, night shift Patient Tech/Mental Health Tech (MHT). MHTs play a vital role in providing excellent care for our patients and are a member of the interdisciplinary team who assists in total client care through implementation of appropriate therapeutic approaches. This position's hours are 5:30pm to 6:00am with a rotating schedule. This position is eligible for shift differentials. For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.

Requirements

One (1) year experience in a patient related field
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to communicate therapeutically and age appropriately.
Current Georgia Driver's License with:
No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years
Not having multiple violations for driving without insurance
No more than 2 at fault accidents on record in the past 3 years
No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 7 years
No convictions for serious infractions such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or fleeing a police officer
No convictions for vehicular homicide manslaughter

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients, preferred.
Further training/education in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within a multidiscipline team approach.
Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment.
Completes patient safety rounds timely.
Maintain accurate and complete data and records.
Intervenes with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper Crisis Prevention/De-escalation techniques.
Therapeutically communicate with patients. Assists in developing appropriate boundaries and helps to develop social skills.
Directs/redirects behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences. Responds appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age specific criteria.
Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care.
Completes other duties as assigned.