Evening Mental Health Tech: Compassionate Patient Care

Gulfportbehavioral; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Gulfport Behavioral Health System seeks a Mental Health Technician to join a dedicated nursing treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling for patients ranging from children through geriatrics on assigned units.

Under RN supervision, you will work 8-hour shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., ensuring patient safety and engaging with patients and families in a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Additional Requirements: Successful achievement of pre-employment online assessment. Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients from children to geriatrics.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of the nursing treatment team.
• Support patient safety and engagement during 8-hour shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

High School degree or equivalent

College degree in social work or therapeutic discipline desirable

Job description

Gulfport Behavioral Health System seeks a Mental Health Technician to join a dedicated nursing treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling for patients ranging from children through geriatrics on assigned units.

Under RN supervision, you will work 8-hour shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., ensuring patient safety and engaging with patients and families in a therapeutic environment.