Mental Health Technician MHT

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital in Sumter, SC is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with medical record maintenance, monitor patient safety, and support clerical tasks while helping collect patient data and perform procedures as directed.

The role requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and about one year in a psychiatric or addiction treatment setting, plus reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of experience in psychiatric/addictive disease facility.
• CPR certification required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Directing patient care under RN supervision.
• Assisting with maintaining medical records.
• Monitoring patient interactions and safety.
• Providing clerical support.
• Assisting in patient data collection.
• Performing medical procedures under the direction of an RN.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

High School diploma

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician MHT provides direct patient care. Assists in maintaining medical records, monitoring patient interactions and safety as well as clerical support, patient data collection and performing medical procedures under the direction of an RN utilizing knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to provide targeted therapeutic interventions with patients.

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician works in harmony with the nursing staff to provide care for our patients. In addition, the Mental Health Technician is responsible for:

• Directing patient care
• Assisting with maintaining medical records
• Monitoring patient interactions and safety
• Providing clerical support
• Assisting in patient data collection
• Performing medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma required
• In general 1 yr. equivalent work experience in psychiatric/addictive disease treatment facility
• Must be CPR certified
• Must have a reliable source of transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan

  EOE Statement

  Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets