Adolescent Mental Health Tech — Residential Care

Universal Health Services; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Health Center, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking an energetic Mental Health Tech to support adolescent patients at The Crossings residential program. The role emphasizes role-modeling pro-social skills, therapeutic communication, and professional boundaries within a 60-bed adolescent unit.

Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to participate in patient activities, and the ability to work under supervision in a psychiatric setting serving both

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Prefer two years' work experience in psychiatric treatment setting with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to role model pro-social and coping skills for patient observation.
• Consistently present positive attitude while carrying out assigned duties and interacting with patient/family and coworkers.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication skills and maintains professional boundaries with patients and their families.
• Presents basic problem solving skills and seeks supervision when needed.
• Adhere to the policies of Alliance Health Center on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate patient classes and activities.

Skills

Pro-social skills

Therapeutic communication

Professional boundaries

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Alliance Health Center, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is seeking an energetic Mental Health Tech to support adolescent patients at The Crossings residential program. The role emphasizes role-modeling pro-social skills, therapeutic communication, and professional boundaries within a 60-bed adolescent unit.

Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to participate in patient activities, and the ability to work under supervision in a psychiatric setting serving both