Mental Health Techician (MHT)

Compass Intervention Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team in Memphis. This rewarding role involves providing exceptional care and support to patients in a behavioral health setting. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging environment that prioritizes patient care and offers numerous career development opportunities. The position comes with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a supportive workplace, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• One year experience with psychiatric clients preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric processes and crisis management essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, comfort, and security to patients during vulnerable times.
• Demonstrate competency in managing varied client populations.

Skills

Crisis Management

Verbal De-Escalation

Behavior Management

Therapeutic Relationships

Teaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician MHT Compass Intervention Center is a 108 bed inpatient behavioral health facility with numerous outpatient programs which span the entire continuum of care. Compass campus is located in Memphis, TN. Compass offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as:

1. Challenging and rewarding work environment
2. Competitive Compensation
3. Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
4. Generous Paid Time Off
5. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
6. Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position before applying, please contact Carolyn Blocker, HR Manager at [e-mail] and by phone at [phone].

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities include: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied client populations.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred; high school diploma required.
2. One-year experience working with a psychiatric client population preferred
3. Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, Verbal De-Escalation, Handle with Care and CPR training.
4. Prefer knowledge of effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population, individual and group management skills, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development; limit setting and crisis and behavior management.

What do our current MHTs value at UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families of Compass at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.