Mental Health Tech - Per Diem, 12-Hour Shifts

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital in Conway, SC seeks Per Diem Mental Health Technicians to support a therapeutic milieu and provide direct care, safety, and treatment plan execution under supervision.

Responsibilities include escorting patients to activities, transporting to appointments, crisis intervention, and maintaining personal hygiene supplies, while collaborating with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPI Certified.
• Must be able to complete (5) day Hospital Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to work, meals, recreation, and education activities and supervise as needed.
• Transport patients to medical appointments or other activities; monitor safety and intervene to prevent volatility.
• De-escalate aggression using counseling skills, active listening, appropriate tone/volume, and positive reinforcements; support initial screenings.
• Assess and ensure needs related to clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies; supervise hygiene tasks.

Skills

Empathy

De-escalation skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital in Conway, SC seeks Per Diem Mental Health Technicians to support a therapeutic milieu and provide direct care, safety, and treatment plan execution under supervision.

Responsibilities include escorting patients to activities, transporting to appointments, crisis intervention, and maintaining personal hygiene supplies, while collaborating with the treatment team.