Full-Time MHT 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
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 each patient. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) serves as the primary supervisor of the patients. MHTs continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients, supervise patients to maintain safety, conduct room and environmental checks, perform property checks, contraband searches, facilitate groups, write group notes, escort patients to meals and other activities and stay with patients to provide supervision and safety at all times. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- Associates degree in psychology, sociology or similar field is required a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or similar field is preferred.
- Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Responsibilities
- continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients
- supervise patients to maintain safety
- conduct room and environmental checks
- perform property checks
- contraband searches
- facilitate groups
- write group notes
- escort patients to meals and other activities
- stay with patients to provide supervision and safety at all times
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!
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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
