Mental Health Tech Behavioral

Kaleida Health; Olean (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech for Olean General Hospital. The role involves crisis evaluations and assessments in Psychiatry, plus individual and group educational therapy.

Work with the treatment team including Psychiatrists, Nurses and Social Workers; maintain community links while following hospital policies.

Shift: 3-11pm, Part-Time, Onsite; weekend/holiday rotation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mental health counseling or equivalent.
• BLS certification and CPI required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis evaluations and assessments in Psychiatry.
• Provide individual and group educational therapy.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and counselors.
• Maintain relationships with community health agencies while following hospital policies.

Skills

Crisis evaluation

Educational therapy

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor in mental health

Masters preferred

Job description

Mental Health Tech

Behavioral Location: Olean General Hospital

Location of Job: US:NY:Olean

Work Type: Part-Time

Benefit Eligible

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.

Additional Competencies

• 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: 37.50

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required: No

With Rotation: Scheduled

Work Hours: 3-11p

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH

Compensation

• Requisition ID#: 17917
• 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.

Company Culture

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 OleanGeneral 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!