Mental Health Technician - 2nd Shift

Ridgebhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridgebhs in Lexington, KY is looking for a Mental Health Technician. This role involves providing routine non-acute physical care and facilitating educational groups tailored to patient needs.

The position offers full-time and part-time options with a competitive compensation package, including health plans and career development opportunities. A two-week paid hospital orientation is required and comes with a $5,000 sign-on bonus over two years.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities tailored to the appropriate topic.
• Ensure patients are monitored in the proper location.
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention when necessary.

Skills

Basic knowledge of emotional and mental health

Clear communication skills

Facilitating psycho-education groups

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity:

Full-Time and Part Time, 40 hours per week, Every other weekend required.

3pm - 11pm

*Must attend a two week paid hospital orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm M-F* $5,000 Sign On Bonus Over 2 Years

As the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Mental Health Technicians provide routine non‑acute physical care for the patient as well as educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan.

Job Duties Include:

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de‑escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I‑75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.

Experience

• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.

Other Skills

• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.
• Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho‑education groups.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.