FT MHT - Weekend Option
About The Position
Valle Vista Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care and supervision for residents on its adolescent unit. The role helps keep residents safe and supports them in learning and practicing appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, understanding rules and expectations, and developing effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. Technicians assist with recreational and therapeutic activities, transport residents to medical appointments, and help ensure scheduled programming is carried out. Duties are performed in accordance with ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care and the facility’s mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. The position reports to the Unit Coordinator under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer. This is a full-time weekend-only option totaling 32 hours per weekend. Scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Overtime and covering other shifts are available for those interested. Valle Vista Health System is a 132-bed mental health hospital licensed by the State of Indiana and accredited by The Joint Commission. It provides treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field preferred.
- Six months to one year of experience working with a behavioral health inpatient population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
- Ensure a structured therapeutic milieu.
- Model problem-solving and healthy relationship skills.
- Provide direct care and supervision for residents.
- Support residents in practicing appropriate hygiene and self-help skills and understanding rules and expectations.
- Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
- Help ensure scheduled programming is carried out.
- Perform duties in accordance with applicable psychiatric mental health care standards and facility policies and behavioral standards.
Benefits
- Full benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
