Mental Health Technician — Growth & Benefits

Universal Health Services; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cedar Springs Hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking Mental Health Specialists to provide direct care to children, adolescents and adults per treatment plans. Positions emphasize career-long development, with shifts that may include differential pay and opportunities for advancement.

Applicants must be 21+, undergo background check and drug screen; the role requires safety, crisis management and teamwork in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. Comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Requires organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires creativity, high energy and problem solving skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to rotate shifts and programs, as necessary.
• Ability to work as one part of a team approach for the care of the patients/residents/students.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve, resolve crisis situations, and maintain a calm composure under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the direct care and management of patients as determined by the Treatment Plan.
• Provides continual supervision, safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Assists with implementing the program structure and the safe delivery of care to promote wellness of patients.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Creativity

High Energy

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Cedar Springs Hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking Mental Health Specialists to provide direct care to children, adolescents and adults per treatment plans. Positions emphasize career-long development, with shifts that may include differential pay and opportunities for advancement.

Applicants must be 21+, undergo background check and drug screen; the role requires safety, crisis management and teamwork in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. Comprehensive benefits available.