Mental Health Technician – Flexible Hours & Compassionate Care

Universal Health Services; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician for our Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role provides continuous patient care and supervision under a Registered Nurse, serving patients from adolescents to geriatrics on a day shift with rotating weekends.

Education includes a High School Degree or equivalent, with CNA preferred. A valid driver's license is required, and staff must complete required training including CPR and Handle with Care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent; CNA preferred.
• Experience: Two years of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Additional Requirements: MHT training, Handle with Care, CPR certification; 75 hours classroom/instruction and 100 hours supervised practicum; may require weekends and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Interact with patients across ages from adolescents through geriatrics.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician for our Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role provides continuous patient care and supervision under a Registered Nurse, serving patients from adolescents to geriatrics on a day shift with rotating weekends.

Education includes a High School Degree or equivalent, with CNA preferred. A valid driver's license is required, and staff must complete required training including CPR and Handle with Care.