Mental Health Technician- FT Weekend Days/Nights

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. This role involves planning and implementing activity services for patients, ensuring their care and well-being as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. With a focus on providing a supportive environment, you will engage with patients, helping them navigate their challenges while modeling positive behaviors. The organization values growth and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement and continuing education. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and teens facing mental health issues, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in psychiatric care preferred.
• Knowledge of mental illness and care techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for patients.
• Provide continuous care and support under RN supervision.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care techniques

Patient observation

Role modeling

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma plus clinical experience

Job description

Responsibilities

MHT

The Mental Health Technician is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of an RN. A responsibility may include driving a van for patient transport.

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas' premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

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.

Qualifications

MHT Job Requirements:

Education: Associate degree or High School diploma plus clinical experience required.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.