Mental Health Technician I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Rome, GA

10d • $16 - $24

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician, under RN direct supervision, serves as the milieu coordinator. Cares for patients during program hours, monitors specified areas and oversees the daily coordination of patient care duties while maintaining professional boundaries. Provides and maintains a clean, safe, and quiet environment.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED from an accredited institute
• 2 or more years' related experience preferred
• Mental Health experience utilizing Trauma Informed philosophy in caring for patients, handling crisis situations in a calm manner and handling significant amounts of confidential patient information
• CPR certified
• Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certified

Nice To Haves

• CNA license preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as the milieu coordinator
• Cares for patients during program hours
• Monitors specified areas
• Oversees the daily coordination of patient care duties while maintaining professional boundaries
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe, and quiet environment

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED