Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Night Shift & Benefits

UHS; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services in Winston-Salem is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support inpatient services for adolescents through senior adults. You will build therapeutic relationships, monitor safety, assist with basic care, and participate in group activities while upholding infection control and documentation standards.

Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must provide contact information for two supervisors and two peers for reference checks.
• Bachelor's degree in health or human services required; alternative is three years of behavioral health experience.
• Knowledge of human behavior and crisis management preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• MHT/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Patient Safety: Monitors patients, conducts observation rounds, safety checks and inventory to prevent contraband.
• Patient Care: Takes vital signs, reports changes, assists with daily living activities and group facilitation.
• Infection Prevention: Follows infection control policies including hand hygiene and cleaning.
• Patient/Staff Education: Supports learning needs and provides educational growth opportunities.
• Collaboration/Professional Development: Works with care team to integrate care.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship

Crisis intervention

Patient safety monitoring

Staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or human services

Job description

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services in Winston-Salem is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support inpatient services for adolescents through senior adults. You will build therapeutic relationships, monitor safety, assist with basic care, and participate in group activities while upholding infection control and documentation standards.

Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.