Mental Health Technician - Central State Hospital
About The Position
Central State Hospital is looking to fill full-time MHT positions for the 7a-7p shift and 7p-7a shift. three 12-hour shifts/week every other weekend off (Additional $1 on weekends) shift differential (10%-12%) on-the-job training Experience is a plus, but not required Base pay starting at $15.90 (Ask us about Part-time positions) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Mental Health Technician provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs. Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately uses equipment, escorts and transports patients, carries out treatment plans for patients, utilizes therapeutic communication, and works within hospital and departmental standards of practice and care. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. REQUIRED: A high school diploma or GED equivalency A valid driver’s license #LI-JW #IND Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalency
- A valid driver’s license
- COVID and Influenza vaccinations
Nice To Haves
- Experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs
- Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately uses equipment
- escorts and transports patients
- carries out treatment plans for patients
- utilizes therapeutic communication
- works within hospital and departmental standards of practice and care
Benefits
- shift differential (10%-12%)
- on-the-job training
- competitive salaries and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
