Mental Health Technician
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville•Greenville, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking dependable and compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our nursing team. The MHT provides direct patient care, supports licensed nursing staff, assists with activities of daily living, helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and monitors patients to ensure safety and quality care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CNA certification.
- CPR and behavioral management training required or must be obtained.
- Must have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with psychiatric, geriatric, or chemical dependency patients preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients and enforce unit and group rules.
- Perform safety and contraband rounds.
- Provide close observation, line-of-sight, and one-to-one monitoring as assigned.
- Assist patients with ADLs, showers, meals, feeding, oral care, and linen changes.
- Complete patient belongings inventory during admission and discharge.
- Take and document vital signs as directed.
- Communicate patient behavior, concerns, and changes to licensed nursing staff.
- Assist with therapeutic activities and group assignments.
- Use therapeutic communication and approved de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, teamwork, and respect at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
