TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

UHS•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. La Amistad believes in building healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. Mental Health Technician, Full-time position The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works directly with patients to assist them succeed in the milieu program and ensure the patient’s safety while on the unit, at school or participating in an activity. MHTs have the primary responsibility for running groups on the unit and for ensuring that the daily schedule is followed.

Requirements

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
Years of experience needed: Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a MHT working with children, adolescents and/or adults.
License/Certification: Must have a valid Driver's License.
Skills: Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Verification of absence of criminal record on local, state and federal levels.
Physical Requirements: Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a MHT working with children, adolescents and/or adults.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists and monitors residents with daily living activities. Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with residents, families, employees, and management.
Interacts therapeutically with residents in one-to-one situations, community and group meetings.
Acts as residents advocate ensuring that the resident rights, as well as confidentiality, are maintained.
Has a basic understanding of Common Psychiatric Diagnoses. Can recognize behaviors associated with and uses proper intervention techniques for Common Psychiatric Diagnoses
Evaluates and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of age-specific behaviors, motor skills and psychological norms.