Mental Health Tech (DEGREE) FT

Mental Health Technician

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15 years. Located in Augusta, GA, our 82-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

The Mental Health Technician opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective programming is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing, and accreditation requirements. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for observation rounds of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues, or inability to function or maintain in the community.

Job Duties:

• Participate in treatment planning
• Assist in the admission process
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
• Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation

Benefit Highlights:

• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Associates or Bachelors level education in a human service related field required
• Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Behavioral Technicians are encouraged to apply
• Valid driver's license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years
• Experience working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within first week of hire
• Must be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique program (Handle With Care)
• Additional pay offered for lifeguard certification

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