Mental Health Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking to hire Mental Health Technician III who can provide high quality care to patients who are hospitalized with psychiatric or emotional disorders. Mental Health Technician (MHT) observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. MHTs are responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in a unit and to ensure safety of patients and staff. MHTs attend and participate in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescent, adult, or older adult patients as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School degree (or equivalent). AA in Human Services Field preferred. Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and Certified in facility approved verbal de-escalation and physical crisis management techniques within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of orientation required.
• Required Licenses: None
• Experience: 1 year experience as an MHT I required or displayed potential to serve in a senior capacity. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience helpful. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must have excellent communication skills and be a good listener with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.

• Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical, and be able to provide positive employment references.
• Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs.), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.