Mental Health Technician- 2nd Shift

Columbusbehavioral; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health treatment facility in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Mental Health Technician. The role involves providing continuous patient care and supervision to youth. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and ideally two years of experience in psychiatric care. CPR certification is also required. This is a non-exempt position requiring readiness to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• Understanding of mental illness is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling.
• Work under the direction of the Direct Care Supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic field

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.