MENTAL HEALTH TECH - DAYS
UHS•Gulfport, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
Join a team where the Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Mental Health Tech shifts are 8 hour shifts and this position will be from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
- Successful achievement of pre-employment online assessment.
- Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.
Responsibilities
- Providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked.
- Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
