MENTAL HEALTH TECH: Nights (6:30pm-7:00am)
About The Position
The Mental Health Technician is an active member of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling for patients ranging from adolescents through geriatrics. The role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in a behavioral health facility providing acute psychiatric, detoxification, rehabilitation, and adolescent inpatient psychiatric services. The position is described as an overnight role on 12-hour shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every-other-weekend rotation. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available. Full-time positions qualify for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the unit milieu and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Lead activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
- Conduct patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety.
- Work collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities.
- Respond to patient crisis events using de-escalation techniques.
- Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling as part of the treatment team.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions.
- Educational assistance of up to $2,000 annually.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Diverse programming to expand experience.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
