Mental Health Technician: Inpatient Care & Counseling

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Mental Health Technician to maintain a safe therapeutic milieu, support inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services, and assist in treatment planning. The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Required is an Associate’s in Behavioral Science with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and other relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Behavioral Science or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in admission and discharge process and orients patients and families to the psychiatric unit.
• Performs clerical and data entry activities related to patient care.
• Provides high quality patient care and assists Mental Health Counselors in treatment planning.
• Leads recreational, leisure, and skills activities.
• Maintains unit safety and supplies according to policies.
• Documents patient interactions and progress.
• Communicates with Psychiatric Services and other units.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis de-escalation

CPR

Education

Associates Degree Behavioral Science

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Mental Health Technician to maintain a safe therapeutic milieu, support inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services, and assist in treatment planning. The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Required is an Associate’s in Behavioral Science with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and other relevant certifications.