Mental Health Tech: Crisis Intervention & Patient Support

Alliance Health Center, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match and stock

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Meridian, Mississippi seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to participate in developing and implementing treatment plans. You will provide care and supervise facility patients, document behavior, and foster positive relationships with patients and staff.

Responsibilities include de-escalation, active listening, and applying counseling techniques, with emphasis on maintaining boundaries and promoting a positive peer culture within the facility.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology, preferred not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patients' treatment plans with care and close supervision.
• Document patients' behavior and progress.
• De-escalate aggression and provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients and co-workers.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Active listening

De-escalation

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Meridian, Mississippi seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to participate in developing and implementing treatment plans. You will provide care and supervise facility patients, document behavior, and foster positive relationships with patients and staff.

Responsibilities include de-escalation, active listening, and applying counseling techniques, with emphasis on maintaining boundaries and promoting a positive peer culture within the facility.