Adolescent Mental Health Technician: Safe Care & Coping

Universal Health Services; Dyersburg (TN); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match and stock

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development within UHS and its

Pet Insurance

Zusammenfassung

McDowell Center for Children, a UHS facility in West Tennessee, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support adolescent boys with mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu under supervision.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, teaching coping skills, daily living activities, and direct resident care; benefits include competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within UHS.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices is preferred.
• Complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC & verbal de-escalation. Aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training.

Aufgaben

• Create an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide direct care, teach new coping skills, daily activities and empower residents.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Direct resident care

Behavioral health knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

21+ age requirement

Tools

CPR

Verbal de-escalation

Aggression management

Jobbeschreibung

McDowell Center for Children, a UHS facility in West Tennessee, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support adolescent boys with mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu under supervision.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, teaching coping skills, daily living activities, and direct resident care; benefits include competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within UHS.