Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health 7pm-7am Fulltime

UHS•Conway, SC

12h

About The Position

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring full-time Mental Health Technicians for the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. The Mental Health Technician provides care and close supervision for patients, documents behavior, and builds positive relationships to support treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as needed. The position supports a therapeutic milieu and provides for the direct care, welfare, safety, and security of patients with emotional or psychological disorders in collaboration with the treatment team. The work is performed in compliance with JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals, performance-improvement indicators, and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
CPI certification.
Ability to complete a five-day hospital orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to work, meals, indoor and outdoor recreation, smoke breaks if applicable, and educational activities; participate in supervision and instruction as needed.
Transport patients to and from medical appointments or other activities as directed.
Maintain facility safety and security through close observation and monitoring, appropriate physical proximity, alertness, anticipation of potentially unsafe situations, and proactive intervention.
Ensure that each assigned patient has an individualized crisis plan.
Model appropriate counseling skills, including de-escalation, active listening, appropriate tone and volume, positive reinforcement, professional boundaries, and promotion of a positive peer culture.
Collaborate with the Admissions Department by providing clinical support for initial screenings and backup for assessments when needed.
Assess and ensure patients’ needs for clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies are met, and supervise personal hygiene tasks.
Document patient behavior and develop positive relationships with patients to support treatment plans and crisis intervention.