Mental Health Technician (FULL TIME) (NO DEGREE)

UHS•Flowood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented full-time MHT (Degreed). Up to $6.00/hr. shift differential rate. MUST be available to attend the Full Hospital and Departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY -FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM). Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for adults, children and adolescents. Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120-bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technicians for varied shifts. Position Summary: Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and aids in crisis intervention, as needed. Works closely with all other clinical staff (Activity therapists, Social Workers, Nurses) To conduct various groups within the patient program. Plays an integral part of assuring that the patient program schedule is conducted as planned by the staff team.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health related field
two years of experience in the mental health field (psychiatric/inpatient or outpatient setting).

Responsibilities

Supervises and assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL) (hygiene, meals, laundry) as needed.
Actively supervise patients in all daily activities while documenting patients’ behaviors, conditions & progress in a manner prescribed by policy and clinical standards.
Ensure programing is occurring according to schedule.
Take and record vital signs, both manually and with equipment.
Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of patient's individualized plan of care including goals and intervention.