Inpatient Mental Health Technician

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide a safe, structured therapeutic milieu and assist in counseling under supervision.

The role involves admission/discharge orientation, documenting patient progress, leading activities, maintaining unit safety, and supporting nurses in delivering high-quality care with HEARTSAVER-CPR and NVCI training when available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Behavioral Science required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in admission and discharge process and orients patients and families to the psychiatric unit.
• Documents patient interactions and progress including clinical interventions and updates.
• Leads recreational, leisure, and skills activities as part of therapy.
• Maintains unit safety, orderliness, and supplies according to safety policies.
• Provides patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

De-escalation

CPR

NVCI

Mental status documentation

Education

Associates Degree Behavioral Science

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide a safe, structured therapeutic milieu and assist in counseling under supervision.

The role involves admission/discharge orientation, documenting patient progress, leading activities, maintaining unit safety, and supporting nurses in delivering high-quality care with HEARTSAVER-CPR and NVCI training when available.