Mental Health Technician

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct care and supervision for residents. The role involves ensuring safety, assisting with recreational activities, and adhering to psychiatric care standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, with preference given to those with a Bachelor's in Psychology and experience in psychiatric settings. This position requires effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work long shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with psychiatric in-patient populations preferred.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, standing and walking for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and supervision for residents.
• Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Reports to the Milieu Manager under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care and supervision for residents, ensures residents are kept safe, learns and practices appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and is aware of rules and expectations. MHTs act as role models, demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. They may be exposed to psychiatric patients who exhibit violent or aggressive behavior.

Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities, transport residents to medical appointments, and ensure scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties according to the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, facility policies, and standards. MHTs report to the Milieu Manager under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience with psychiatric in-patient populations preferred
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, standing and walking for prolonged periods