Mental Health Tech - Full Time - (Nights)
About The Position
The Community Counselor/Mental Health Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, individual/family education and activities of daily living for mental health patients. This opportunity provides the following: UHS is challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions Generous Paid Time Off
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred; or high school diploma required.
- One year work experience providing direct patient care with knowledge of direct patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness.
- Knowledge of psychiatric group processes.
- Knowledge of therapeutic relationships processes.
- Knowledge of age specific growth and development.
- Knowledge of limit setting and behavior management.
- Knowledge of crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
- CPR training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Crisis intervention.
- Individual/family education.
- Activities of daily living for mental health patients.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
