Part-Time Mental Health Technician

UHS•Dover, DE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Technician - Part Time: 24 hours a week with everyother weekend! What we offer! Competitive Compensation and shift differential Generous Paid Time Off – 24 days in the first year! Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career Ladder Opportunities What does a Mental Health Technician do? Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents will a wide variety of disorders to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Mental Health Technicians are dedicated and committed to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and therapeutic patient care making us a great place to work! Closely monitor patients and complete observation rounds using required safety protocols - Patient Safety is #1! Participate in treatment planning by helping to identify patients’ problems, needs and strengths Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients and personal belongings, obtaining urine specimens and orienting new patients to the unit and their program Plan, prepare, and deliver group therapy programs for patients Participate in hospital codes necessary to the unit’s safe operation. Partners with the Charge Nurse with assignments and ensuring a successful shift Create an engaging unit milieu to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment with a goal to achieve high patient satisfaction What does a Mental Health Technician value at Dover Behavioral Health System? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement. DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year. At Dover Behavioral Health System patient satisfaction is one of our top commitments. For three years in a row, Dover Behavioral Health System has placed in the Top 10 for highest patient satisfaction scores amongst UHS hospitals. In 2020, we placed 6th for highest patient satisfaction scores! Our high patient satisfaction is due to our dedicated and seasoned staff and our strong clinical programs.What does a Mental Health Technician do at Dover Behavioral Health?

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of one year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses is highly recommended.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred
Experience in an inpatient setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents will a wide variety of disorders to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients.
Closely monitor patients and complete observation rounds using required safety protocols
Participate in treatment planning by helping to identify patients’ problems, needs and strengths
Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients and personal belongings, obtaining urine specimens and orienting new patients to the unit and their program
Plan, prepare, and deliver group therapy programs for patients
Participate in hospital codes necessary to the unit’s safe operation.
Partners with the Charge Nurse with assignments and ensuring a successful shift
Create an engaging unit milieu to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment with a goal to achieve high patient satisfaction