Mental Health Technician (MHT) /Security
About The Position
South Sound Behavioral Hospital is a compassionate and client-centered behavioral hospital dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and trauma-informed care. We are currently seeking a reliable, empathetic, and safety minded Mental Health Technician/Security team member to join our treatment team. As a Mental Health Technician (MHT)/ Security staff provides direct support, safety oversight, and crisis intervention for clients in our behavioral health hospital. This role helps maintain a therapeutic environment while ensuring all safety protocols and facility policies are followed. If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us! Here you will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Security will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.
Requirements
- Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
- Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor client behavior, conduct safety rounds, and maintain a secure environment.
- Assist with admissions, searches, room checks, and client monitoring procedures
- Monitor inventory of patient’s items.
- Accurately record vital signs
- Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision.
- Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
- Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
- Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
- Patriciate in emergency response procedures as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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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
11-50 employees
