Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych - 3rd Shift

COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their compassionate team. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. You will engage in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring safety and providing crisis intervention when necessary. With a focus on patient care, you will foster positive relationships and support individuals in their recovery journey. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age with 1+ year experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and close supervision of facility patients and document behavior.
• Transport patients and maintain safety through close observation and monitoring.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Crisis Intervention

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician

As a Mental Health Technician, you will participate in the development and implementation of patients’ treatment plans. This full-time, 3rd shift opportunity offers 40 hours per week and full benefits.

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country.

Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

The Mental Health Technician provides care and close supervision of facility patients, documents behavior, and develops positive relationships with patients in order to implement treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Escort patients to work, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, smoke breaks (if applicable), and education activities and participate in their supervision and instruction as needed.
2. Transport patients to and from medical appointments or other activities as directed. Maintain safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the patients, maintaining optimal physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene. Ensure that all assigned patients have an individualized crisis plan developed.
3. Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture. Maintain collaboration with Admission Department to provide clinical support for initial screenings. Provide appropriate back up for assessments when there is need.
4. Assess and ensure the needs of the patients are being met in relation to clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies; supervise personal hygiene tasks.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact Shannon Turk, Market Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment

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.