TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

UHS • Raleigh, NC

63d

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician assists with the direct care and management of patients of all age ranges who have medical and behavioral issues, as directed by the treatment team. The technician also supports unit programming to help carry over therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living, taking into account each patient’s functional abilities and level of growth and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psychiatric aide, or equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
• Current North Carolina driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification from the American Health Association Healthcare Provider program.
• CPI certification.
• Understanding of safe, supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic human interactions.
• Ability to follow behavior programs and effectively communicate and problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or college coursework in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth and development.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician), or BHT (Behavioral Health Technician) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team.
• Assist with unit programming, including therapy carryover, leisure activities, and activities of daily living suited to patients’ functional abilities and developmental levels.
• Follow patient behavior programs and interpret and implement patient care in keeping with the program’s philosophy.
• Actively supervise therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Use effective motivational techniques and supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic interactions.
• Interact effectively with patients, peers, and families.
• Help train new employees.
• Problem-solve and communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Maintain required attendance.

What This Job Offers

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