Mental Health Tech - Days
About The Position
Salt Lake Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate team player for our Mental/Behavioral Health Technician Shift: Days (6am-6pm) Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hr dependent on education and experience. Salt Lake Behavioral Health is a private 118 bed freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. We understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care. Benefits of joining the Salt Lake Behavioral team: A challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ facilities Competitive Compensation Discounted meals Expand your experience and energize your career Wide Range of Medical Benefits The Mental/Behavioral Health Tech functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from 18 through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. For more information about Salt Lake behavioral Health, go to our website at www.saltlakebehavioralhealth.com and you can also watch our video from staff at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4bm4W1rnfo
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent required.
- One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred, NOT required.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state if transporting patients.
- Must attend in house CPR and Handle With Care certification.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- providing continuous patient care
- supervision
- interaction
- role modeling to patients ranging in age from 18 through geriatrics depending on which unit worked
- work under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Benefits
- A challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ facilities
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted meals
- Expand your experience and energize your career
- Wide Range of Medical Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
