Mental Health Tech — Therapeutic Care Specialist

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Career development

Benefits website

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the nursing team in Augusta, GA. You will support observation rounds and coordinate patient-centered therapeutic activities as part of our mission to provide high-quality care.

The role requires 21+ years old with relevant education, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to obtain Handle With Care certification; prior experience with adolescents and behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old; Associates or Bachelors in a human service field.
• Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Behavioral Technicians encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver's license with no major violations in the last 3 years.
• Experience with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance use preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within first week of hire.
• Must be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique (Handle With Care).
• Additional pay offered for lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in treatment planning.
• Assist in the admission process.
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program.
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions.
• Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Patient care

Education

Associates or Bachelors in human services

Job description

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the nursing team in Augusta, GA. You will support observation rounds and coordinate patient-centered therapeutic activities as part of our mission to provide high-quality care.

The role requires 21+ years old with relevant education, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to obtain Handle With Care certification; prior experience with adolescents and behavioral health is preferred.