Mental Health Technician

Parkridge Valley; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Colleague recognition program

Referral services

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. This role emphasizes the importance of patient care and support, ensuring a therapeutic environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. You will engage in various responsibilities, from monitoring vital signs to assisting patients with daily living activities, all while maintaining a respectful and safe atmosphere. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while being part of a compassionate and supportive team. If you are passionate about mental health and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in mental health promotion and patient care.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment and assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and maintain therapeutic milieu.
• Escort patients safely and assist with their daily activities.

Skills

Mental Health Promotion

Interpersonal Skills

Telephone Etiquette

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Mental Health Technician today with Parkridge Valley Hospital.

Benefits

Parkridge Valley Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Mental Health Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

· Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care.

· Displays respect for patient’s integrity, patient information, and patient rights.

· Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.

· Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.

· Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner.

· Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.

· Maintains a high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff.

· Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.

· Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.

· Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.

· Assists with maintaining patients’ activities of daily living.

· Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment.

· Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Drivers License.
• High School Graduate / GED.

Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health. We offer addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults. We have four distinctive campuses: Parkridge Valley Adult and Senior, Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent campus, Parkridge Valley Cleveland, and Parkridge Valley West. Parkridge Valley West is a behavioral health hospital offering adult inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to residents of Marion and its surrounding counties.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.