Lead Mental Health Technician - FT Nights (Adult Psych Unit)

Universal Health Services; Greenwood, Indiana, Canton (MS, PA, GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician to oversee the adult psych unit. This full-time role offers a structured schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact in behavioral health care. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care while fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position allows you to utilize your leadership skills and expertise in mental health to help individuals regain their confidence and skills for successful community integration. Join a respected organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in milieu management with specialized populations.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Mental Health Technicians and ensure quality care.
• Provide leadership and training for staff on the residential unit.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Psychiatric Patient Care

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead Mental Health Technician - FT Evenings

This full-time opportunity at Valle Vista offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, and a 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM schedule providing care on our adult psych unit. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Dedicated to excellence and innovation in behavioral health care, Valle Vista Health System has been a leader in providing quality care for more than thirty years for children, adolescents and adults. Licensed by the State of Indiana and fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Valle Vista, is a 132-bed a mental health hospital and provides comprehensive treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders in a safe and comfortable setting. Our goal is to help people learn the skills and regain the confidence to function successfully at home, work, school, and in their communities.

For more information, please visit us at vallevistahospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct supervision and oversight of the Mental Health Technicians and Team Leads, primarily on the residential unit. Responsibilities include orientation and onboarding of new Mental Health Technicians, ongoing education and competency, monitoring job performance, and coaching, counseling and recommendation of corrective action. The Lead Mental Health Technician must have good communication skills and have a demonstrated history of positive leadership.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSBILITIES

• Leadership
• Provide direction, education and in-service to other employees regarding therapeutic
• Management of therapeutic space, supplies, and equipment including cleanliness, orderliness and safe conditions.
• Provide quality customer service when interacting with patients/families and hospital staff
• Create a positive environment by managing unpredictable situations through problem-solving.
• Assume responsibility for Mental Health Technicians during the assigned shifts.
• Supervise all activities of the Mental Health Technicians on the assigned shifts.
• Serve as liaison between Mental Health Technicians and facility management.
• Assist in evaluation of Mental Health Technicians as directed.
• Serve as liaison between Mental Health Technicians and House Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Participate in orientation/on-boarding new Mental Health Technicians.
• Implements established procedures for reallocation of staff to meet daily needs.
• Projects staffing needs for each shift based on acuity and special patient needs
• Consults with management when adjustments in staffing numbers or mix is indicated.
• Assists with hiring and recommendation of corrective action up to and including termination for Mental Health Technicians.
• Covers on unit as needed to maintain staffing ratios.
• Covers for acute MHT Supervisors when needed
• Demonstrate responsibilities for observation and application of sound therapeutic practices for decision making.
• Consistently assess the needs of the milieu, including staff and patients, and identify proactive interventions to ensure a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assess training needs of departmental staff and collaborate with Program Director and Training Coordinator to ensure staff training needs are met.
• Therapeutic Intervention
• Maintain awareness of individualized crisis plans and ensure consistent implementation of those plans.
• Ensure that appropriate crisis intervention techniques are consistently utilized
• Collaborates with treatment team and attends weekly treatment team meeting as required
• Milieu Management
• Understand the role of patient observation and ensure that patients are continuously monitored for safety.
• Understand treatment needs of the special populations served
• Understand the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
• Ensure consistent adherence to the program schedule; provide input regarding program needs
• Establish, maintain, and role model professional therapeutic relationships
• Understand and apply de-escalation techniques and manage patients utilizing the least restrictive techniques.
• Monitor and maintain patient safety by ensuring consistent adherence to policy and procedure, including but not limited to body searches, room searches, transitioning between activities, active patient observation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in milieu management; experience working with specialized populations such as victims of human trafficking, LGBTQ+ youth, complex trauma, and substance abuse.

Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques, knowledge and understanding of mental illness

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Work Hours: Evenings 3:00p - 11:30p

Location: 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143

Unit: Adult Psych Unit

Qualifications

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