Compassionate Inpatient Mental Health Technician

MH-Memphis Hospitals; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health Systems in Memphis is seeking a Mental Health Technician to help provide a safe, structured therapeutic milieu for Behavioral Health inpatients. You will support counseling activities and assist the treatment team in delivering compassionate care.

Join a mission-driven team focused on patient care, safety, and continuous quality improvement. Requires an Associates in Behavioral Science; Bachelors preferred; Heartsaver/CPR certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Science is required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in admission and discharge processes and orients patients and families to the psychiatric unit.
• Performs clerical and data entry activities related to patient care.
• Provides high-quality patient care and assists Mental Health Counselors in treatment planning.
• Leads recreational, leisure, and skills activities.
• Maintains unit safety, orderliness, and supplies according to policies.
• Documents patient interactions including clinical interventions and progress.
• Maintains effective communication within Psychiatric Services and with other units.
• Assists patients with personal care and ADL under licensed nurse supervision.
• Maintains a safe, clean, orderly environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer basics

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Emergency response

CPR

NVCI

Mental status assessment

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree Behavioral Science

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Methodist Health Systems in Memphis is seeking a Mental Health Technician to help provide a safe, structured therapeutic milieu for Behavioral Health inpatients. You will support counseling activities and assist the treatment team in delivering compassionate care.

Join a mission-driven team focused on patient care, safety, and continuous quality improvement. Requires an Associates in Behavioral Science; Bachelors preferred; Heartsaver/CPR certifications preferred.