Psych Tech - Male Crisis Stabilization Unit (3p-11p Mon-FRI)

Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technicians are direct patient care providers that deliver nursing care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral, and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.

What to expect:

• A newly increased competitive hourly rate plus applicable shift differentials (evenings, nights, all shifts weekends)
• Outstanding health benefits for full time employees with dependent coverage available
• A work environment that is fast paced and highly rewarding
• A team where all staff are valued and appreciated
• Full time staff enjoy: Generous paid time off; Tuition reimbursement/assistance; Pet Insurance; and more!

MHA Responsibilities include:

• Mental Health Technicians are direct patient care providers responsible for positive role modeling, crisis intervention, facilitation of group activities and patient safety
• Basic care activities such as taking patient vitals are also part of Mental Health Technician responsibilities
• Mental Health Techs work within the nursing department under the direction of an RN Charge Nurse and Unit Nurse Manager

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in psychology or other related social service field is required, however, relevant psychiatric healthcare experience may be substituted for a degree
• Direct patient care experience is required
• Position also requires excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile