MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - PRN

Mental Health Technician

Michiana Behavioral Health (a UHS facility) is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.

Position Summary: The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to our patients. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for the following:

• Orient patient to unit and program.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
• Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
• Assist patient with activities of daily living.
• Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines.

Qualifications Requirements: High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus. Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders. Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.

Hours: PRN - as necessary as needed - open to any shift. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Benefit highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment. Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries. Competitive Compensation.

EEO 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.