Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Weekend Warrior) (Fri-Sun)
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT) –FULL-TIME WEEKEND WARRIOR (Fri-AM or PM Shift) (Sat & Sun-16-hour shifts both days) + GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS FOR EVENINGS (weekday overnights, weekend days & weekend overnights) Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital ! As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from preschool to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. 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) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population. Mental Health Technicians are responsible for: Accurately recording vital signs. Exercising judgment in patient interactions and reporting changes to the RN. Following therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and providing information for development and revision. Employing crisis-intervention techniques, conducting MHT-led groups, and using facility-approved CPI techniques. Assisting patients through discharge, guiding in adjusting to life changes, and helping with personal hygiene. Complying with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Accurately recording vital signs.
- Exercising judgment in patient interactions and reporting changes to the RN.
- Following therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and providing information for development and revision.
- Employing crisis-intervention techniques, conducting MHT-led groups, and using facility-approved CPI techniques.
- Assisting patients through discharge, guiding in adjusting to life changes, and helping with personal hygiene.
- Complying with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- 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
