Mental Health Technician — Growth & Sign-On Bonus

UHS; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with match

Generous paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Free meals during shifts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System in Radcliff, KY seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients during treatment. You will work with licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, hands-on care addressing physical, social, and behavioral needs.

Join a hospital setting with a focus on a therapeutic milieu and collaborative teamwork. Prior patient care or nursing assistant training is preferred, with opportunities for growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Direct patient care experience or Nursing Assistant Training preferred.
• Psychiatric care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The MHT provides routine non-acute physical, behavioral, and mental care to the patient on the milieu under the direction of licensed staff.
• Completes all required documentation in a clear, concise manner, showing understanding of patient goals and treatment plan.
• Responsive to patient specific factors and adapts to clinical intervention to fit individual patient need/goals.
• Maintains consistency throughout shift functions and through outgoing and oncoming shift report to ensure appropriate treatment is provided to each patient.
• Fosters and actively assists in maintaining unit’s therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Compassionate care

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Nursing Assistant Training

Job description

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System in Radcliff, KY seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support patients during treatment. You will work with licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, hands-on care addressing physical, social, and behavioral needs.

Join a hospital setting with a focus on a therapeutic milieu and collaborative teamwork. Prior patient care or nursing assistant training is preferred, with opportunities for growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.