Mental Health Technician (MHT) - PM

Mental Health Technician (MHT) - PM

Chicago Behavioral Hospital - Des Plaines, IL

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Evening/Overnight

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN!

Schedule: 3p-11:30p, five shifts per week, including every other weekend

Shift differentials available depending on the shift

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Chicago Behavioral Hospital!

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from preschool to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.

If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us! Here you will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.

• Accurately record vital signs
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
• Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.

Your Experience Matters What we're looking for:

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
• Shift differential available depending on the shift

What sets us apart:

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Chicago Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation:

This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range for this role is $18.00 - $25.00 an hour. We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician!