Mental Health Technician MHT

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital•Sumter, SC

2d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care and works in harmony with the nursing staff. The role supports medical record maintenance, monitoring patient interactions and safety, clerical duties, patient data collection, and medical procedures performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The technician uses verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
In general, one year of equivalent work experience in a psychiatric or addictive disease treatment facility.
Must be CPR certified.
Must have a reliable source of transportation.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care.
Assist with maintaining medical records.
Monitor patient interactions and safety.
Provide clerical support.
Assist with patient data collection.
Perform medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full-time team members.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan repayment programs.
PerkSpot local deals and weekly perks program.
401(k).
Paid Time Off Plan.
New pet insurance discount.
DailyPay option.
Purchasing Power online purchase/payroll deduction program.
Tickets at Work entertainment ticket discounts.
Employee Assistance Plan for employees and their families.
Helping Friends Foundation employee hardship/crisis fund.
Auto and home insurance employee discount.
In-facility education programs and more.