Adolescent Behavioral Health Tech - Evening/Night Shifts

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, seeks a Mental Health Technician for the adolescent unit to provide direct care, monitor safety, and participate in treatment planning. The role includes admission procedures, vital signs, and leading group therapy sessions in an acute inpatient setting.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's in Psychology or related field and have experience with de-escalation and multiple clinical diagnoses in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Mastering leadership of patient groups and de-escalation techniques.
• Preferred experience leading groups in behavioral health settings.
• Experience handling multiple clinical diagnoses is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with a wide range of disorders, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds, prioritizing patient safety as the top concern.
• Participate in treatment planning by identifying patients' problems, needs, and strengths.
• Assist in the admission process, including vital sign assessment, safety searches, specimen collection, and patient orientation.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs for patients.
• Participate in hospital codes as necessary for unit safety, partnering with the Charge Nurse to ensure successful shift operations and maintaining an engaging, therapeutic environment for high patient satisfaction.

Skills

Group leadership

De-escalation

Multiple diagnoses

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, seeks a Mental Health Technician for the adolescent unit to provide direct care, monitor safety, and participate in treatment planning. The role includes admission procedures, vital signs, and leading group therapy sessions in an acute inpatient setting.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's in Psychology or related field and have experience with de-escalation and multiple clinical diagnoses in behavioral health.