Mental Health Technician- Full-Time-Nights

Parkwoodbhs; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parkwoodbhs in Olive Branch, MS, seeks a Mental Health Technician for full-time work. This role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities and conduct crisis interventions in a safe and therapeutic environment. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferably have prior psychiatric experience.

Benefits include competitive compensation, medical coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Flexibility to work with varied populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Crisis intervention to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Human behavior or principles of psychology

Crisis & behavior management

Therapeutic relationships & processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid‑South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi, approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents, and children. Parkwood includes a 148‑bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website: https://parkwoodbhs.com/.

Mental Health Technician

• Status: Full-time
• Available Shift: Rotating, 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

The Mental Health Technician will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification.

Skills: Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred, including therapeutic relationships & processes, age‑specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

EEO Statement

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