Mental Health Tech (MHT) Full-Time Nights

UHS • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Metropolitan Behavioral Health is a growing 144-bed behavioral health facility that provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults. They also perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day and offer programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family and individual therapy.

Requirements

• Associates degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care with understanding of mental illness is preferred.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool 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!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree