Mental Health Technician | 3pm–11:30pm + Shift Differentials

Chicago Behavioral Hospital; Des Plaines (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Descripción de la vacante

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our treatment team. You will provide continuous care and supervision for patients across age groups, under the guidance of the RN, and help maintain a therapeutic environment focused on patient well-being.

The role involves recording vital signs, following treatment plans, conducting MHT-led groups, and applying CPI techniques to support safe and supportive care.

Formación

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Accurately record vital signs.
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN.
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision.
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use CPI techniques.
• Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene.
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Chicago Behavioral Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our treatment team. You will provide continuous care and supervision for patients across age groups, under the guidance of the RN, and help maintain a therapeutic environment focused on patient well-being.

The role involves recording vital signs, following treatment plans, conducting MHT-led groups, and applying CPI techniques to support safe and supportive care.