Behavioral Health Technician - FT Days

Rockford Center; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. This rewarding role involves providing direct care to patients of all ages with psychiatric disorders, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will engage in treatment planning, monitor patients, and facilitate group therapy sessions, all within a supportive and challenging work environment. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers numerous career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about mental health and patient care.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field required.
• 2 years of experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Monitor unit patients and assist in treatment planning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Clinical Skills

Listening Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Tools

CPR Certification

Handle with Care Training

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician (MHT) Full Time schedule available

Five 8-hour shifts, to include every other weekend for 7am to 3:30pm shift - floating units

(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A- 5P)

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned
• Participate in treatment planning
• Assist in the admission process
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
• Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation

Benefits for a MHT include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.