Community Mental Health Tech & Counselor - Growth

Lakeside Behavioral Health System; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Community Counselor/Mental Health Tech to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a large psychiatric hospital setting.

You will help create a safe, therapeutic milieu, participate in crisis intervention and offer individual/family education and daily living support to patients of all ages, from children to seniors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field; high school diploma accepted.
• One year of direct patient care experience.
• Knowledge of direct patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and assist with crisis intervention.
• Educate patients and families, monitor daily living activities and progress.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Community Counselor/Mental Health Tech to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a large psychiatric hospital setting.

You will help create a safe, therapeutic milieu, participate in crisis intervention and offer individual/family education and daily living support to patients of all ages, from children to seniors.