Inpatient Mental Health Technician - Care & Crisis Support

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Pathways, our 16-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit. You will support the RN Charge Nurse, provide direct care, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu tailored to each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities include leading activities, setting limits, and coordinating with unit staff for safety and crisis intervention. Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent Behavioral Sciences coursework and

Qualifications

• Associates degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required.
• 6 months experience in behavioral health setting.
• Agression de-escalation training approved by EHS.

Responsibilities

• Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities
• Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and/or orients patients
• Perform safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu
• Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques
• Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Milieu

Direct Patient Care

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester is seeking a Mental Health Technician for Pathways, our 16-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit. You will support the RN Charge Nurse, provide direct care, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu tailored to each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities include leading activities, setting limits, and coordinating with unit staff for safety and crisis intervention. Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent Behavioral Sciences coursework and