Mental Health Tech Behavioral

Kaleida Health; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health seeks a Mental Health Tech for Olean General Hospital to perform crisis evaluations and provide educational therapy within Psychiatry. You will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team and coordinate with community agencies, adhering to hospital policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mental health counseling (Masters preferred) and BLS/CPI training, with strong communication skills and prior mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health counseling or equivalent; Masters preferred.
• BLS course and CPI training required.
• Experience in mental health setting preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis evaluations and assessments in Psychiatry.
• Provide individual and group educational therapy.
• Collaborate with treatment team including Psychiatrists, Mental Health Counselors, RNs and Social Workers.
• Engage with community health and social agencies while following hospital policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health counseling

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Job Title and Location

Mental Health Tech Behavioral Location: Olean General HospitalLocation of Job: US:NY:OleanWork Type: Full-TimeShift 2

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Mental Health Tech provides crisis evaluations and assessments in Psychiatry. The Mental Health Tech provides individual and group educational therapy. Works with the treatment team, including Psychiatrists, Mental Health Counselors, Registered Professional Nurses and Social Workers. The Mental Health Tech maintains a working relationship with the community health, welfare and social agencies while adhering to Olean General Hospital policies and procedures.

Education And Credentials

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program with a major in mental health counseling or its equivalent; Masters degree preferred. Successful completion of BLS course and completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required.

Experience

• Previous experience in a mental health setting preferred. Requires ability for complex decision making processes, independent judgment and critical thinking. Able to maintain composure and effectiveness in emergency situations and when handling multiple priorities. Good communication skills, both verbally and written.

Working Conditions Job Details

• Department: OGH Behavioral Health ER
• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
• On Call Required: No
• With Rotation:No
• Scheduled Work Hours: 4PM to 12AM
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH

Pay Information

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Mission & DEI Commitment

Olean General Hospitals mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Olean General Hospital envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Olean General Hospital is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!