Mental Health Tech - Full-time Days

Clive Behavioral; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Tech to assist in caring for individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders. Responsibilities include performing accurate data collection, following care plans, and reporting patient conditions. Candidates should have a High School diploma with preference for experience in an acute care setting. Join our team and contribute to a culture of excellence with competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Benefits

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Maintain a valid SC driver's license for patient transport where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection accurately and promptly.
• Report variances in patient condition promptly.
• Implement interventions from the plan of care as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Tech

Aiken Regional Medical Centers’ Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services provides care for individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The facility offers comprehensive treatment services by a multidisciplinary team and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Position Description:

• Performs data collection accurately and promptly.
• Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly.
• Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
• Provide care related to the patient’s needs and well-being.
• Participates in shift report as a team member to meet individual patient needs.
• Completes all work assignments under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Reports abnormal data findings promptly.
• Implements interventions from the plan of care, as assigned.
• Documents data collection, tasks performed and patient response accurately each shift.
• Demonstrates restraint use and Handle with Care techniques appropriately.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education requirements: High School diploma or equivalent;

Work experience requirements: Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.

Required licenses/certifications/courses: BLS certification. Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire. Maintains a valid SC driver’s license for patient transport, where applicable. Must have one of the following:

• Current SC CNA certification
• Current Medical Assistant certification
• Current EMT certification
• Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain current enrollment in nursing program
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field
• Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience

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