Mental Health Technician Adult Inpatient Psych 24hrs Days

MiraVista; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking behavioral health center as a Mental Health Technician. This role is vital in providing compassionate care to patients, ensuring their safety, and fostering therapeutic relationships. You'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support patients through their recovery journey. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter, backed by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and generous paid time off. Make a positive impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid short term disability

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in patient care roles like PCT/PCA or CNA necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Therapeutic relationship development

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Career Opportunities with MiraVista Behavioral Health Center

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Mental Health Technician Adult Inpatient Psych 24hrs Days

Parttime 24hours Days 7:00am - 3:30pm including every other weekend and holiday rotation.

As aMental Health Technician for MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients. As a Mental Health Counselor,you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient psychiatric units. You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL’s, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Observe and monitor patient’s progress and reports observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients’ activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Required to float to all units as needed

Successful Mental Health Technician candidates will have:

• High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

When you join the growing MiraVista team as a Mental Health Technician, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid short term disability (STD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement

MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.