Mental Health Tech Behavioral

Kaleida Health; Olean (MO); On-site; USD 22,785 - 31,326; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Olean, Missouri is seeking a Mental Health Tech to provide crisis evaluations and assessments in Psychiatry. This role involves individual and group educational therapy, collaborating with Psychiatrists and other health professionals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in mental health counseling and experience in a mental health setting is preferred. Training in BLS and CPI is necessary. The position operates onsite, with a salary range of $16.54 to $22.74 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• BLS course completion required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training required.
• Previous experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis evaluations and assessments in Psychiatry.
• Conduct individual and group educational therapy.
• Maintain relationships with community health agencies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health counseling

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH
• Requisition ID#: 15791
• Recruiter: Erica R. Babcock
• Grade: OLH3
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Range: $16.54 - $22.74* (Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.)