Mental Health Technician (MHT / CNA) - Nights
About The Position
Mental Health Technician (MHT/CNA) - Nights Opportunity Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression. Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/ The Mental Health Technician (MHT/CNA) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direct supervision of a RN.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior health care experience preferably in an acute behavioral setting preferred
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts, 6:45pm-7:15am
- Ability to pass a ACHA Level II Background Screening
Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on physical care, supervision, crisis intervention, behavior management, & behavior modification, employing appropriate verbal and crisis intervention techniques
- Conducts patient rounds and reports deviations from the expectations and standards
- Maintains professional therapeutic boundaries with patients and families
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Education Assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- On the Job Training
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
