Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Career Growth

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis seeks a Community Counselor/Mental Health Tech to provide direct patient care under a registered nurse, delivering a safe, therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention for mental health patients.

Responsibilities include patient education, daily living activities support, and collaboration with the care team. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, growth opportunities, and competitive compensation in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• One year experience providing direct patient care with knowledge of direct patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships, age-specific development, limit setting and behavior management; CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provide safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and education to patients and families.
• Assist with activities of daily living for mental health patients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

CPR training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

High school diploma

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis seeks a Community Counselor/Mental Health Tech to provide direct patient care under a registered nurse, delivering a safe, therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention for mental health patients.

Responsibilities include patient education, daily living activities support, and collaboration with the care team. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, growth opportunities, and competitive compensation in a hospital setting.