Mental Health Technician FT 2nd Shift
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health•Kingston, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Mental Health Technician for the second shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at its Kingston, Pennsylvania location. The technician assists with patient treatment and therapeutic activities, supports patients with daily needs, and helps maintain a safe and clean psychiatric unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- One year of equivalent work experience in psychiatric or addictive disease treatment is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of equivalent work experience in psychiatric or addictive disease treatment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring patient treatments.
- Educate patients and their families about recovery from symptoms of mental illness.
- Record and maintain medical records and perform other administrative duties.
- Gather relevant information to support the implementation of therapeutic activities.
- Report changes in patients’ behaviors to the medical team.
- Help coordinate related mental health services.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
- Lead group sessions.
- Assist with patients’ therapeutic activities.
- Ensure the safety of all patients.
- Help maintain cleanliness of the psychiatric unit.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible daily pay
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Career and educational development opportunities
- Onboarding and professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
