Mental Health Technician

NY United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

35d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services is hiring a Mental Health Technician at Binghamton General Hospital. Provides direct patient care related to biopsychosocial rehabilitation of the patient in the Behavioral Health setting. Activities include direct patient care as related to environment of care, safety issues, therapeutic communication and co-facilitation of groups. Utilizes effective communication skills. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts. ----- Monitors the physical status of patients and performs tasks that ensure physical well-being working with and under the direction of a registered nurse (e.g. clinical measurements, personal care, nutrition and hydration, specimen collection, shift rounding and escorting patients off site when necessary). Ensures a comfortable and safe environment by encouraging patients to maintain tidiness and cleanliness of their personal space (assigned room) and the unit. Ensures the availability of equipment and materials and monitors unit equipment for safe operation and storage. Addresses self-care deficits in the personal hygiene and home-living skills of individual patients. Assists the patient in the development of these skills (i.e. role modeling/social skills/coping). Documents and reports patient information as per policy. Plans and initiates structured activities with patients in consultation with rehabilitation therapists. Leads and co-facilitates the group process in an assigned group setting, upon successful completion of the specified training program and utilizes theory-based leadership in group therapy sessions as evidenced by completion of specific training and mentorships with lead staff. Provides support and assistance to staff involved in ECT treatments (e.g.lifting/moving patients, set up of equipment, monitoring patient oral intake post procedure, and responding to hyperthermia crisis.) Dependent upon experience, job performance, and years of service, the MHT may be designated to the role of “Primary Tech” under the direction of the RN. In this position the Mental Health Tech will work closely with an assigned Primary Nurse. Under the direction of a Primary Nurse/Nurse Manager, may participate/hold liaison sessions with patients requiring continued psychiatric care while in the hospital. Performs duties such as errands, covering telephones, monitoring activities and other limited tasks on the units. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Human Services or 4 years of experience in a Mental Health related field or inpatient hospital setting and completion of Abnormal Psych within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in area with Human Service Focus

Responsibilities

• Monitors the physical status of patients and performs tasks that ensure physical well-being working with and under the direction of a registered nurse
• Ensures a comfortable and safe environment by encouraging patients to maintain tidiness and cleanliness of their personal space (assigned room) and the unit.
• Ensures the availability of equipment and materials and monitors unit equipment for safe operation and storage.
• Addresses self-care deficits in the personal hygiene and home-living skills of individual patients.
• Assists the patient in the development of these skills (i.e. role modeling/social skills/coping).
• Documents and reports patient information as per policy.
• Plans and initiates structured activities with patients in consultation with rehabilitation therapists.
• Leads and co-facilitates the group process in an assigned group setting, upon successful completion of the specified training program and utilizes theory-based leadership in group therapy sessions as evidenced by completion of specific training and mentorships with lead staff.
• Provides support and assistance to staff involved in ECT treatments
• Performs duties such as errands, covering telephones, monitoring activities and other limited tasks on the units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees