Mental Health Technician - Full Time

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Mental Health Technician for River Park Hospital. This full-time role involves patient care, documentation, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in mental health settings. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Student Loan Reimbursement - $200 per month

Educational Assistance up to $5,250/yr

Retention Bonus ($3,000 paid out in intervals over 2 years)

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college students in relevant fields preferred.
• Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Valid certification as a nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide routine patient care in a psychiatric environment.
• Document and communicate changes in client behaviors.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity -

River Park Hospital operates a total of 187 mental health beds located on 2 campuses. Our main hospital campus is a 165-bed licensed mental health facility serving the needs of patients of all ages. Our second campus is Barboursville School housing a 22-bed PRTF licensed facility located on 8 acres in the center of beautiful Barboursville Park. Our mission is to assist patients in returning to their lives with the highest level of mental health. We offer a full spectrum of programs, which include acute inpatient services for older children,adolescents,adultsandolder adults, along with a variety ofpsychiatric residential programsfor both children and adolescents.

Website: https://riverparkhospital.net/

The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of River Park Hospital's treatment team. This is a full time, 40 hour per week, position with an opportunity to work on the evening (3pm - 11:30pm), or overnight (11pm - 7:30am) shift. Our full time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will:

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefit Highlights

• Student Loan Reimbursement - $200 per month
• Educational Assistance up to $5,250/yr
• Retention Bonus ($3,000.00 paid out in intervals over 2 years)
• 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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred
• Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred, not required
• Valid certification as a nursing assistant preferred

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