Mental Health Technician — Growth, Impact & Benefits

Southeastbehavioral; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support the treatment team and provide continuous patient care from adolescents through geriatrics. You will work under a Registered Nurse and assist with supervision, interaction and role modelling in a clinical setting.

Required education includes a high school degree or equivalent; CNA is preferred. Must hold a valid driver's license, and complete mandatory trainings plus clinical practicum

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required.
• MHTs must complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum.
• May be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescents through geriatrics.
• All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Education

High School Diploma

CNA preferred

Job description

Southeast Behavioral Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Technician to support the treatment team and provide continuous patient care from adolescents through geriatrics. You will work under a Registered Nurse and assist with supervision, interaction and role modelling in a clinical setting.

Required education includes a high school degree or equivalent; CNA is preferred. Must hold a valid driver's license, and complete mandatory trainings plus clinical practicum