Full Time - Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player in behavioral health as a Mental Health Technician. In this rewarding full-time role, you will be a key member of the patient treatment team, providing essential care to patients across various age groups. Your responsibilities will include direct patient supervision, ensuring safety, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual's needs. This position offers a structured schedule with opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance and health plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Opportunities

HealthStream Online Learning

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in healthcare preferred.
• CPR/CPI Certification required, provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to patients on assigned unit.
• Conduct patient safety checks and monitor boundaries.

Skills

Patient Care

Behavioral Health Support

Monitoring Patient Boundaries

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you!

Palmetto Lowcountry is now seeking to fill Full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) positions.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide care to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics. The MHT implements the therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team for each patient and maintains awareness of patient’s individualized plan of care (including goals and interventions).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care and supervision to patients on assigned unit.
• Monitors and intervenes to maintain appropriate patient boundaries.
• Conduct patient safety checks.

Available Schedules

Full-time Day and Night*

*Full-time MHTs will be scheduled 7 shifts in a two-week period with alternating weekend days, rotating holidays, and are part of an emergency team.

Day: 7:00am to 7:30pm

Night: 7:00pm to 7:30am

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Tuition Assistance
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral health related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Age-Specific Competencies

Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

Licensure/Certification

CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire.