Mental Health Technician (MHT), Part Time

Part Time Mental Health Technicians (MHT) at River Vista

New Vista Health and Wellness is currently recruiting for Part Time Mental Health Technicians (MHT) at River Vista.

The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives. At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient's lives.

Come join our team as a mental health technician at River Vista!

Perks at work:

Team members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the NewVista brand company. We offer competitive market wages along with a full, robust package:

• Medical packages with Rx 3 choices
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Dependent day care spending accounts
• Health spending accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Dental care program 2 choices
• Vision plan
• Life insurance options
• Accidental insurances
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• 401k with a company match

Education + leadership development:

• Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursements OR student loan forgiveness
• Mentoring + trainer opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program
• Growth in director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program
• Handle with Care trainer certifications

Recognition + rewards:

• On the spot recognition prizes
• Team member of the quarter
• Team member of the year
• Monthly celebrations
• Team member recognition cards

Job requirements:

Prerequisites for this position:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and a favorable motor vehicle report (MVR) along with proof of insurance when using personal or facility-owned vehicle.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be out of recovery for at least 2 years with no relapses.
• Complete CPR certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Complete additional age-related training, as required, within 30 days of employment.
• Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation.

Preferred experience or credentials:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in social work, recreational therapy, or other appropriate therapeutic field.
• Direct experience working with dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.

Job responsibilities:

• Observe and maintain a safe, therapeutic patient milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.
• Perform tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Report all changes, medical or psychiatric, to RN.
• Assist patients to attend scheduled activities and required groups.
• Accompany patients to off-unit activities.
• Promote positive patient experiences; build a positive, healthy relationship with patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patients.
• Provide appropriate help during emergency situations.
• Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living.
• Facilitate patient's rules and responsibilities.
• Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary team regarding patient response to treatment interventions to assist in the development and revision of treatment plan.
• Assist with intake and discharge duties.
• Attend educational in-services, staff meetings, and timely completion of online competencies.

Qualified candidates, please apply now for a chance to join an outstanding team as we inspire hope, restore peace of mind, and heal lives.