Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Technician

Dover Behavioral Health System; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Behavioral Health - North (Adolescent Unit). This role supports patient safety and welfare, provides direct care, and participates in treatment planning and group activities during the 7p-7a shift with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's in psychology is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field.
• One year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds, prioritizing patient safety.
• 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 to ensure safety and support shift operations.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Safety awareness

De-escalation techniques

Group therapy planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Behavioral Health - North (Adolescent Unit). This role supports patient safety and welfare, provides direct care, and participates in treatment planning and group activities during the 7p-7a shift with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's in psychology is a plus.