Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Holly Hill Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric hospital in Raleigh, NC seeks a Mental Health Technician to assist in patient care across all age ranges. The role involves direct patient management, facilitating therapy, and supervising activities. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, creativity, and a background in mental health or related fields.

Qualifications

• Prefer one year’s experience as a nurse’s aide or mental health aide.
• Current CPR Certification and CPI Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direct care and management of patients.
• Facilitate therapy issues and recreational activities.

Skills

Creativity

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in health care

Job description

Holly Hill Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and mental health services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Holly Hill Hospital has been equipping patients with the skills needed to return to their communities healthier and happier for nearly 40 years. Building on that solid history, we are here to help you or your loved one get back on the path to wellness. Our staff of clinicians have many years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction, providing support to patients, their families and the community at large. At both our children’s and adult campus, our treatment model provides all of our patients with the coping skills they need to thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Mental Health Technician will assist in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team. The Mental Health Technician will also assist with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth & development.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
• Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.
• Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
• Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
• Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
• Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
• Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Training :

• High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education / experience.
• Prefer bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.

Experience :

• Prefer one year’s experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.

Licensure / Certification :

• Current North Carolina Driver’s License
• Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)
• CPI Certification

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United

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