Mental Health Technician Dual Diagnosis

Universal Health Services; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diverse programming

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health in West Columbia, SC, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support the clinical treatment team and carry out the patient program schedule as planned. You will engage with patients in a therapeutic manner while assisting nurses in psychiatric and physical care.

The role involves maintaining boundaries and collaborating with staff to ensure a safe, structured day. The MHT works across units including crisis stabilization, acute inpatient adult, senior, and adolescent

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
• Utilize patient activity schedule, unit rules and group structure to maintain consistency in the milieu.
• Records progress notes that reflect patient's behavior for incidents and conditions such as suicidal thoughts/actions, AWOLs, aggressive behavior, special checks, restrictions, and unusual sleep patterns.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Recovery Unit for adult dual diagnosis program.

This position will float as needed to other units based on needs to include crisis stabilization, acute inpatient adult, senior, and adolescent programs.

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works closely with all members of the clinical treatment team. Plays an integral part of ensuring that the patient program schedule is carried out as planned by the Team. Performs various duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the hospital. Interacts closely with patients remaining engaged in the various activities and events that patients experience throughout the treatment day. Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
• Utilize patient activity schedule, unit rules and group structure to maintain consistency in the milieu.
• Records progress notes that are reflective of patient's behavior for specific incidents and conditions, such as suicidal thoughts/actions, AWOLs, aggressive behavior, special checks, restrictions, and unusual sleep patterns.

KEY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to continously walk and stand for duration of shift.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, lift objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position
• Exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Manual dexterity and physical agile so to perform de-escalation procedures
• Must be able to deal with aggressive, hostile, and irrational behavior of patients calmly and therapeutically.
• Must be able to respond immediately to crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions, such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic.

BENEFITS

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition AssistanceEmployee Referral Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Job Requirements

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred. Two (2) years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health related field in lieu of Associates or Bachelor's degree.

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