Mental Health Technician — Compassionate Care + Growth Perks

Elliot Health System; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b match

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing student loan paydown

Sign-on bonus

Pet insurance

Legal services

Vendor discounts

Job summary

The Elliot Health System's Pathways unit is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support an adult inpatient behavioral health program. You will work under the RN Charge Nurse to provide direct care, help maintain a therapeutic milieu, and promote patient safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include leading activities, setting limits, assisting with crisis intervention, and coordinating with unit staff. Qualifications include an associate degree or behavioral sciences certification, plus at

Qualifications

• Associates degree or its equivalent coursework required.
• 6 months experience in behavioral health setting.
• Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS.

Responsibilities

• Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities
• Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures orients patients
• Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu
• Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques
• Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups

Skills

Associates degree

Certification in Behavioral Sciences

6 months experience

Aggression de-escalation training

Education

Associates degree

Certification in Behavioral Sciences program

Job description

The Elliot Health System's Pathways unit is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support an adult inpatient behavioral health program. You will work under the RN Charge Nurse to provide direct care, help maintain a therapeutic milieu, and promote patient safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include leading activities, setting limits, assisting with crisis intervention, and coordinating with unit staff. Qualifications include an associate degree or behavioral sciences certification, plus at