Mental Health Technician (MHT) Part-Time
About The Position
Palmetto Lowcountry is seeking to fill Part-Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) positions. The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide care to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics. The MHT implements the therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team for each patient and maintains awareness of patient’s individualized plan of care (including goals and interventions). Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire.
- Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age-specific competencies.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral health related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care and supervision to patients on assigned unit.
- Monitors and intervenes to maintain appropriate patient boundaries.
- Conduct patient safety checks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
