Mental Health Technician - Day Shift with Growth

UHS; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Benefits guest website access

Day shift with rotating weekends

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care on a day shift with rotating weekends. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide continuous supervision, interaction and role modeling for patients across age groups under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Required education includes a high school diploma (CNA preferred), two years in psychiatric care, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred.
• Experience: 2 years in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure: Valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Training: Complete MAB Training, Handle with Care, CPR; 75 hours classroom, 100 hours practicum.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision and interaction as part of the treatment team.
• Role model and support patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics under RN direction.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care knowledge

CPR certification

Flexibility for weekends/overtime

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Southeast Behavioral Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care on a day shift with rotating weekends. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide continuous supervision, interaction and role modeling for patients across age groups under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Required education includes a high school diploma (CNA preferred), two years in psychiatric care, and a valid driver's license.