PRN - TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)
About The Position
McDowell Center for Children is a 28-bed facility in Dyersburg, Tennessee, providing psychiatric services to adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. The facility offers individualized programming and has a multidisciplinary leadership team that includes nursing staff, licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors. The Mental Health Technician creates a safe environment for residents, provides hope and support, empowers residents, and teaches coping tools. Under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor, the technician provides direct resident care, supports a safe and therapeutic milieu, assists with crisis intervention, leads education groups, and supports activities of daily living.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC, verbal de-escalation, aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices.
Responsibilities
- Create an environment and culture focused on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for residents.
- Provide direct resident care under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor.
- Teach residents coping skills and support daily activities.
- Empower and support residents.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
