Mental Health Technician

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team in Columbus, Indiana.

The role focuses on providing continuous patient care and role modeling for late childhood to late adolescence on the relevant unit, under the supervision of the Direct Care Supervisor. The position requires a high school diploma, with a preference for a degree in psychology or related field, and at least two years of psychiatric care experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• CPR and First Aid certification and completion of HWC within 90 days; may require overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to adolescents.
• Work under the direction of the Direct Care Supervisor as part of the treatment team.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid readiness and participate in seclusion/restraint interventions as needed.

Skills

Mental health care

Patient supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Related field

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from late childhood through late adolescence depending on which unit worked. Mental Health Technicians work under the direction of the Direct Care Supervisor. Non-exempt position.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic field is preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR and First Aid certification and successful completion of HWC within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in a seclusion/restraint intervention. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.