Mental Health Technician: Patient-Centric Behavioral Care

Lighthouse-Care-Center-of-August; Westwood (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the nursing team and help coordinate a patient-centered therapeutic plan. You will focus on patient care, observation, and contributing to treatment delivery in a 84-bed facility in Augusta, GA.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA or RBT encouraged, CPR/First Aid certification, and willingness to obtain Handle With Care certification. Prior work with adolescents is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old with high school diploma or GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Behavioral Technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver's license with clean record for at least three years.
• Experience working with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within first week of hire.
• Must be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique program (Handle With Care).
• Additional pay offered for lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in treatment planning
• Assist in the admission process
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
• Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation

Skills

Observation skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) encouraged

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Handle With Care certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the nursing team and help coordinate a patient-centered therapeutic plan. You will focus on patient care, observation, and contributing to treatment delivery in a 84-bed facility in Augusta, GA.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA or RBT encouraged, CPR/First Aid certification, and willingness to obtain Handle With Care certification. Prior work with adolescents is valued.