Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician – Night ShiftThe Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities since 1985. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults.We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our team on the day shift. In this role, you will support the safety, structure, and therapeutic environment of our patients by working closely with the multidisciplinary team.Job Duties:Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelinesKnows location and condition of all patients at all timesEnsure proper hand off of clinical informationAssists in management of behavior and control of destructive/unsafe behavior per facility guidelinesOther duties as assignedBenefit Highlights:Free meals in our onsite cafeteriaChallenging and rewarding work environmentGrowth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its SubsidiariesCompetitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401k plan with company matchTuition AssistanceQualifications Requirements:Education – High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.Years of experience needed – No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.Certifications – Must maintain current CPR certification.Computer skills – Ability to: gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits.Communication – Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors.Teamwork – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment.Service Excellence – Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations:Week 1: M-F 9 AM - 5 PMWeek 2: 3 Orientation ShiftsWeek 3: M-Th 9 AM – 4 PMEEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.