Mental Health Tech - Entry-Level Patient Support & Safety

UHS; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Arrowhead Behavioral Health, a Maumee, Ohio psychiatric hospital, seeks a Mental Health Technician to perform safety checks, facilitate groups, assist with admissions/discharges, and support daily one-on-one patient sessions. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Prior experience in mental health is preferred but not required, with a strong emphasis on customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position but requires strong customer service skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as organization and prioritization of multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Techs conduct safety checks on patients.
• Facilitate educational groups and support patients with one-on-one sessions daily.
• Assist nurses in admission and discharge processes.

Skills

customer service

communication

organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology

Associate's degree in psychology or sociology with related experience

CDCA from the State of Ohio

Job description

Arrowhead Behavioral Health, a Maumee, Ohio psychiatric hospital, seeks a Mental Health Technician to perform safety checks, facilitate groups, assist with admissions/discharges, and support daily one-on-one patient sessions. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Prior experience in mental health is preferred but not required, with a strong emphasis on customer service and communication skills.