Mental Health Technician - Per Diem PRN Shifts

UHS•Lexington, KY

167d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is seeking Mental Health Technicians for Per Diem PRN shifts. This role involves providing routine non-acute physical care for patients and facilitating educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan. The hospital is the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area and offers a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, offering various programs and services. Universal Health Services (UHS), the parent company, is a Fortune 500 corporation and a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.
Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho-education groups.
Must attend a two week paid hospital orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm M-F.

Nice To Haves

Some college course work preferred.
Experience may be accepted in lieu of college course work.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
Provide routine non-acute physical care for the patient.
Facilitate educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan.