Child & Adolescent Mental Health Technician - Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Mental Health Technician for the Children’s Behavioral Health Unit at Main Campus Jackson. The role provides supervision and support to patients, ensuring a safe environment aligned with the center’s mission and values.

Requirements include a psychology/mental health degree or HS diploma with two years of direct patient care in mental health settings; strong crisis intervention and documentation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or mental health, or HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of direct patient care in a mental health facility.
• Experience in a mental health facility is preferred.
• Strong crisis intervention knowledge and patient care documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents patients’ physical, physiological, and behavioral status toward treatment goals.
• Reports patient observations to supervisors per procedures and standards.
• Provides care that promotes patient safety, comfort, and a supportive environment.
• Participates in development and implementation of treatment plans and programs.
• Attends group sessions, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Engages in ongoing professional development through trainings and workshops.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and crisis support.
• Serves on hospital or medical center committees to improve patient care and operations.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interprofessional interaction

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or mental health

Associate degree in psychology or mental health

HS Diploma/GED with 2 years direct patient care experience

Tools

Charts and medical histories

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Mental Health Technician for the Children’s Behavioral Health Unit at Main Campus Jackson. The role provides supervision and support to patients, ensuring a safe environment aligned with the center’s mission and values.

Requirements include a psychology/mental health degree or HS diploma with two years of direct patient care in mental health settings; strong crisis intervention and documentation skills are essential for this role.