Mental Health Tech

Loyola Medicine; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay

Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare Discount at Gottlieb’s

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine’s MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL seeks a Mental Health Technician to support behavioral health services. The role involves delivering behavioral interventions to adults with psychiatric conditions within a multi-disciplinary team and facilitating psychoeducational sessions.

Responsibilities include patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordination of care under supervision. CPR certification is required; CPI certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in psychology or related field is required.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred for this role.
• Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Lead or facilitate group psychoeducational sessions.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Participate in inpatient care needs under supervision.

Skills

Behavioral intervention

Group psychoeducation

Care coordination

Education

Two years of college in psychology

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Degree: Psychology/Social Work/related field

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Full time - 12-hour shifts

7am - 7pm

MacNeal Hospital's Behavioral Health Services Department is an adult psychiatric department, with five units and 69 beds. Unit size ranges from 11 to 14 beds. We provide comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis and alcohol detoxification.

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you are a Mental Health Tech who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

We Offer Our MHT's

• Flexible Shifts Available - We’ll work with you
• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What You’ll Do

The Mental Health Counselor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide behavioral intervention based on assessed needs for patients with related psychiatric conditions. Is knowledgeable about the assigned patient's treatment goals and intervenes as identified in the treatment plan. Is able to implement assigned aspects of the treatment plan under supervision. Facilitates or leads group psychoeducational sessions in the milieu and documents the sessions. Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Participates in the care needs of all inpatients as requested or directed by Unit RN.

Minimum Education

• Required: Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of two (2) years of college with course work in psychology or a related field preferred of the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Specify Degree(s): Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Residency: N/A

Minimum Experience

• Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Preferred: Minimum of two (2) years Inpatient Psych experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Required: Current CPR certification
• Preferred: CPI certification

Compensation

Salary Range: $20.02 - $31.03per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.