Mental Health Technician (MHT) FT/PT

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital • Peoria, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)! Status: Full-Time, Part-Time Schedule: Day, Evening, Overnight, and Weekend Shifts Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic, dedicated professional seeking to positively impact individuals' mental well-being? Your opportunity awaits at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital! As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing ongoing care, supervision, and positive role modeling for patients. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll help create 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 patients' lives, join us at MBH. 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.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing or NAR required; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Successful completion of CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment, prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record vital signs
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
• Follow the 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 them in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
• Assist with hospital codes
• Comply 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 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

What This Job Offers

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