Adolescent RTC Mental Health Technician — Evening/Night

Universal Health Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

Job summary

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System operates a 110-bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth, and addiction treatment services in Champaign, IL, near the University of Illinois. The Mental Health Technician role supports RTC residents, with full-time or part-time options and evening or overnight shifts, contributing to individualized behavioral plans and crisis response.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, physically and mentally fit, and able to work across ages with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• College student pursuing degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services preferred.
• One year or more experience in inpatient psychiatric setting preferred; experience with crisis intervention

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day programming of RTC residents
• Implement daily programming for residents according to posted schedule
• Adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures
• Be responsive and effective in handling psychiatric emergencies, calms residents, and manages difficult residents as needed
• Implement interventions appropriate to developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan
• Provide feedback to staff in a professional manner
• Respond in a straightforward manner with problems and inform administration when needed

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Vital signs

Nursing progress notes

Inpatient psychiatric care

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA preferred

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Nursing students preferred

Job description

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System operates a 110-bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth, and addiction treatment services in Champaign, IL, near the University of Illinois. The Mental Health Technician role supports RTC residents, with full-time or part-time options and evening or overnight shifts, contributing to individualized behavioral plans and crisis response.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, physically and mentally fit, and able to work across ages with