Mental Health Technician (Day Shift) — Growth & Impact

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plan

401(K) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Life Insurance

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the day shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm). Join a dedicated treatment team providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to support patient recovery and daily functioning.

Responsibilities include orienting patients, carrying out treatment activities under nurse supervision, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, observing patients, assisting with daily living, and following universal precautions

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
• Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
• Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
• Hours: 40 hours/week. Day shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Orient patient to unit and program.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
• Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
• Assist patient with activities of daily living.
• Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines.

Skills

Experience with children/adolescents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree a plus

Job description

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the day shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm). Join a dedicated treatment team providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to support patient recovery and daily functioning.

Responsibilities include orienting patients, carrying out treatment activities under nurse supervision, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, observing patients, assisting with daily living, and following universal precautions