Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech (Evenings)

Dover Behavioral; Dover, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care for adults and adolescents in an inpatient setting. The role includes observation, safety monitoring, admission tasks, and leading group therapy sessions.

The position emphasizes patient safety, teamwork with nursing staff, and contributing to a therapeutic environment to support high patient satisfaction and quality care.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with a wide range of disorders.
• Monitor patients, conduct observation rounds, and prioritize safety.
• Assist in admission, including vital sign assessment and patient orientation.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with a wide range of disorders, ensuring safety.
• Monitor patients and conduct observation rounds to prioritize safety.
• Participate in treatment planning by identifying problems, needs, and strengths.
• Assist in admission with vital signs, safety searches, specimen collection, and orientation.
• Plan and conduct group therapy programs for patients.
• Participate in hospital codes with the Charge Nurse to ensure shift operations and a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Group therapy

Observation rounds

Vital signs

Safety searches

De-escalation

Treatment planning

Admission process

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Psychology (preferred)

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care for adults and adolescents in an inpatient setting. The role includes observation, safety monitoring, admission tasks, and leading group therapy sessions.

The position emphasizes patient safety, teamwork with nursing staff, and contributing to a therapeutic environment to support high patient satisfaction and quality care.