Mental Health Technician, Adults (Day Shift)

Mental-Health-Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

403b - Retirement Plan

Gym membership discounts

Calm App for medication and mental健康

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) is hiring a Mental Health Technician for Adults on the day shift in Nashville.

Provide consumer care and monitoring in the Emergency Psychiatric Services Department to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with emergency psychiatric interventions, with incentives for language skills and BH experience. The role emphasizes de-escalation, collaboration with the EPS team, and a recovery-focused care approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in mental health or health care preferred.
• CNA, CNT, MA, EMT a plus; CW experience a plus.
• Therapeutic Options certification a plus; Visible Hand experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Consumers admitted to EPS and assist their needs during their stay.
• Assist with de-escalating Consumers in crisis and provide ongoing monitoring for safety.
• Collaborate with EPS treatment team to develop initial treatment plans.
• Promote a recovery-based approach emphasizing hope, respect, and empowerment.
• Assist with transfers to CTC1, CTC2, CSU, and IIC as needed.
• Maintain safety and assist with supplies and routine checks.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!Provide Consumer care and monitoring in the Emergency Psychiatric Services Department promoting a safe and therapeutic environment and assisting consumer needs while receiving emergency psychiatric interventions.Job Title: Mental Health Technician, Adults (Day Shift)Schedule: Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday: 10:00am - 10:00pmSalary: $19.79 hourly (base pay) with additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health experience.JOB SUMMARY: Provide Consumer care and monitoring in the Emergency Psychiatric Services Department promoting a safe and therapeutic environment and assisting consumer needs while receiving emergency psychiatric interventions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Engage with Consumers admitted to EPS and assist their needs during their stayAssist with de-escalating Consumers in crisis and provide on-going monitoring to ensure Consumer and staff safety.Work collaboratively with EPS treatment team to develop and implement initial treatment plans.Promote a recovery-based approach to care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment.Assist and engage with consumers to achieve their goals and treatment plan.Assist in consumer transfers to the Crisis treatment Center 1 (CTC1), Crisis Treatment Center 2 (CTC2), Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Intensive Intervention Center (IIC).Obtain and secure consumer belongings on admission to EPS treatment programs in accordance with agency policies.Utilize Therapeutic Options and therapeutic restraint/seclusion to ensure consumer and staff safety as warrantedMaintain a safe therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects.Monitor and communicate consumer’s behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe while admitted to EPS.Ensure consumer safety checks are a priority and completedProvide consumers with needed supplies (food, toiletries, etc).Participate in cross-training in all EPS Treatment programs as desiredWork collaboratively with MCRT staff.Ensure Customer Service is a priority with all consumers.Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and consumers.Demonstrate proficiency an obtain vital signs.Assist nursing with POC tests: UDS collectionVersatility in the workplace and among units at EPSAttend team meetings, supervision, and training as required.Follow Universal Precautions policies and procedures at all timesREQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in the mental health or health care field preferredCNA, CNT, MA, EMT a plus and preferredeCW experience a plusTherapeutic Options certification a plusVisible Hand experience a plusValid Tennessee Driver’s LicenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)Acceptable Criminal Background InvestigationPersonal Automobile InsuranceSuccessful Completion of Therapeutic Options TrainingABOUT YOU:Recovery FocusedKnowledge of principles of recoveryInterpersonal SkillsExceptional interpersonal skills, with a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.Internal and external customer service indicative of mutual respect and trustCommunicationEffective written and verbal communicationTime Management/OrganizationAbility to prioritize, remain calm and focused when dealing with consumerCrisisRemain flexible and demonstrate positive attitude to respond to changing needsVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing environmentLeadership SkillsGood judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisionsCommitment to excellence and high standardsReporting to this Position:NonePhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug CoverageHealth Savings AccountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceCancer InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance403b - Retirement PlanCalm App for medication and mental healthGym membership discountsMental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.