Mental Health Tech

Patient Tech Mental Health Unit

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Turning Point Care Center, LLC has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse for more than 40 years. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Turning Point Care Center has an opening for a PRN Patient Tech/Mental Health Tech (MHT). MHTs play a vital role in providing excellent care for our patients and are a member of the interdisciplinary team who assists in total client care through implementation of appropriate therapeutic approaches. Provide direct patient care within a multidiscipline team approach. Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. Completes patient safety rounds timely. Maintain accurate and complete data and records. Intervenes with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper Crisis Prevention/De-escalation techniques. Therapeutically communicate with patients. Assists in developing appropriate boundaries and helps to develop social skills. Directs/redirects behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences. Responds appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age specific criteria. Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care. Completes other duties as assigned. These positions shifts are from 5:30am - 6:00pm or 5:30pm - 6:00am.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Qualifications Qualified candidates will have: One (1) year experience in a patient related field One (1) year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients, preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Further training/education in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment is preferred. Ability to communicate therapeutically and age appropriately. Current Georgia Driver's License with: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years Not having multiple violations for driving without insurance No more than 2 at fault accidents on record in the past 3 years No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 7 years No convictions for serious infractions such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or fleeing a police officer No convictions for vehicular homicide manslaughter

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