Mental Health Technician, Adults (Night Shift)

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a Mental Health Technician, Adults (Night Shift) to provide patient care in the Emergency Psychiatric Services Department, promoting safety and therapeutic support.

You'll work 7:00pm–7:00am Sunday–Tuesday, with night-shift responsibilities including de-escalation, monitoring, and collaborative care planning, backed by comprehensive benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in mental health or health care preferred.
• CNA/CNT/MA/EMT a plus; Therapeutic Options training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with consumers admitted to EPS and assist during their stay.
• De-escalate crises and monitor consumer safety.
• Collaborate with EPS treatment team to develop initial treatment plans.
• Support recovery-focused care and respect for consumer goals.
• Assist in transfers to CTC and CSU as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Ability to prioritize

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/CNT/MA/EMT preferred

Tools

eCW experience

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!

Job Title: Mental Health Technician, Adults (Night Shift)

Schedule: 7:00pm - 7:00am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Salary: $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 stay
• Assist 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 warranted
• Maintain 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 completed
• Provide consumers with needed supplies (food, toiletries, etc).
• Participate in cross-training in all EPS Treatment programs as desired
• Work 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 collection Versatility in the workplace and among units at EPS
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and training as required.
• Follow Universal Precautions policies and procedures at all times

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in the mental health or health care field preferred CNA, CNT, MA, EMT a plus and preferred eCW experience a plus
• Therapeutic Options certification a plus
• Visible Hand experience a plus
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance
• Successful Completion of Therapeutic Options Training

ABOUT YOU

• Recovery Focused
• Knowledge of principles of recovery
• Interpersonal Skills
• Exceptional 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 trust
• Communication Effective written and verbal communication
• Time Management/Organization
• Ability to prioritize, remain calm and focused when dealing with consumer Crisis
• Remain flexible and demonstrate positive attitude to respond to changing needs
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing environment
• Leadership Skills
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Reporting to this Position: None

Physical 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, Dental, & Vision Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Paternity and Maternity Leave Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance Pet Insurance License renewal reimbursement 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and generous EAP resources available Gym membership discount Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and HRSA eligible sites available 12 Paid Holidays and generous PTO

Diversity & Inclusion

Mental 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.

About MHC

MHC was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive community-based treatment for individuals who have required frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Since 1993, MHC has been passionately helping adults with severe mental illness to live quality lives in the community with our state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC recognized the need to support the whole family and expanded services to include children and youth. We established our non-profit agency by merging three community organizations: Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center. This fusion resulted in an innovative, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the specialized needs of individuals living with severe behavioral health conditions and challenges related to poverty. MHC remains the only organization in the state focused solely on this population. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.mhc-tn.org/about-us/