Mental Health Technician (MHT) Part-Time

UHS • North Charleston, SC

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is hiring part-time Mental Health Technicians (MHTs). Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the MHT is an active member of the patient treatment team and provides care to patients from adolescent through geriatric age. The MHT implements therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team and remains aware of each patient’s individualized plan of care, including its goals and interventions.

Part-time MHTs are scheduled for four shifts in a two-week period, with alternating weekend days and rotating holidays, and are part of an emergency team. Day shifts run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; night shifts run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located near Charleston, South Carolina, and provides behavioral healthcare for people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. The organization describes its culture as Service Excellence: treating everyone as a guest, demonstrating professionalism and excellence, and practicing teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/CPI certification required; certification is provided upon hire.
• Age-specific competencies for child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral-health-related experience and/or training is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to patients on the assigned unit.
• Monitor and intervene to maintain appropriate patient boundaries.
• Conduct patient safety checks.
• Implement therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team.
• Maintain awareness of each patient’s individualized plan of care, including goals and interventions.
• Participate as part of the emergency team.

What This Job Offers

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