Full Time - Mental Health Technician (MHT)
About The Position
Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you! Palmetto Lowcountry is now seeking to fill Full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) positions for our residential treatment program. New Rates Available Position Summary The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide care to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics. The MHT implements the therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team for each patient and maintains awareness of patient’s individualized plan of care (including goals and interventions). Full-time MHTs will be scheduled 7 shifts in a two-week period with alternating weekend days, rotating holidays, and are part of an emergency team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral health related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Age-Specific Competencies Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric
- CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care and supervision to patients on assigned unit.
- Monitors and intervenes to maintain appropriate patient boundaries.
- Conduct patient safety checks.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.benefitsuhs.guest.com
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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
