Elliot Health System - Mental Health Technician - Pathways - Per Diem

Elliot Hospital; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. In this role, you will provide direct care and support to patients, ensuring their safety and well-being while facilitating therapeutic activities. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health challenges. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

Sign on Bonus

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent coursework required.
• 6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages.
• Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu.
• Leads community meetings and groups.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Aggression De-escalation Training

Education

Associates Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Mental Health Technician – Pathways

Who We Are

Pathways is our 16-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. These patients with persistent mental health illnesses are admitted voluntarily or involuntarily for 5-14 days. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level.

About The Job

The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of patients.

What You’ll Do

• Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities
• Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patients
• Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu
• Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques
• Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups
  
  

Who You Are

• Associates degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required
• 6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred
• Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS
  
  

Why You’ll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
  
  

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