Mental Health Technician - FT Evenings

Valle Vista Health System; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Job summary

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our adolescent/RTC units on a full-time schedule from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. You will provide direct care, monitor safety, support hygiene and self-care, and model healthy problem solving for residents.

Responsibilities include maintaining a structured milieu, assisting with recreational activities, and transporting residents to appointments while reporting to the Unit Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Six months to one year of behavioral health in-patient experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and intervening with patients for safety
• Ensuring structured therapeutic milieu
• Role models problem solving and healthy relationship skills

Skills

Safety monitoring

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

This full-time opportunity at Valle Vista offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, and a 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm schedule providing care on our adolescent or RTC units. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Dedicated to excellence and innovation in behavioral health care, Valle Vista Health System has been a leader in providing quality care for more than thirty years for children, adolescents and adults. Licensed by the State of Indiana and fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Valle Vista, is a 132-bed mental health hospital and provides comprehensive treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders in a safe and comfortable setting. Our goal is to help people learn the skills and regain the confidence to function successfully at home, work, school, and in their communities.

Position Summary

Mental Health Technicians provide direct care and supervision for residents, assure residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. Act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Unit Coordinator under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Job Duties

• Monitoring and intervening with patients for safety
• Ensuring structured therapeutic milieu
• Role models problem solving and healthy relationship skills

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred.

Experience: Six months to one year of experience working with a behavioral health in-patient population preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Work Hours: Evenings 3:00p – 11:30p

Unit: Adolescent - Youth / RTC Unit

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