MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - PRN

Clive Behavioral; Town of Florida (MA, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A behavioral healthcare provider in Massachusetts is seeking a Mental Health Tech/CNA to provide direct care to adolescent patients with psychiatric disorders. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, monitoring, and assisting nursing staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in a psychiatric setting and effective communication skills. Opportunities for growth and education are available.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as MHT or RBT in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents.
• Must complete BACB approved RBT course in a timely manner.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adolescent patients ensuring safety.
• Conduct patient monitoring every 15 minutes.
• Assist nursing staff on the unit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge in behavior management

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred

Job description

Overview

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center opened its doors in 2014 and provides the highest quality of behavioral healthcare for patients in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Suncoast Behavioral Health Center offers unique treatment programs across inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient settings for children and adolescents. In a highly specialized field of psychiatry, our goal is to promote cognitive, social, physical and emotional development to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to help our patients succeed.

Position

The Hospital is looking for a Mental Health Tech/CNA - PRN. In this position you will be responsible for providing direct care to adolescent patients with psychiatric disorders, as well as substance abuse, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the patients. MHTs have the primary responsibility for ensuring the patient’s safety on the unit.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts patient monitoring and observation (15 minute checks)
• Assists nursing staff on unit
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the patients
• Knowledge of risk and safety precautions in the care of patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Why Suncoast & UHS

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. There are opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in your career with robust continuing education options and skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, and related services across 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience as MHT or RBT. Minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents. Mental health professional with knowledge in behavior management.
• RBT preferred or, in a timely manner, completes a BACB approved RBT course and keeps registration to the BACB current.
• Working knowledge of behavior management and those on the Autism spectrum disorder. Effective oral, written, and listening communication skills; computer skills (Microsoft Office Products).
• Physical Demands - Working with patients in their natural environments may require you to lift or move approximately 50 lbs., and be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, sitting, and standing) for extended periods. Fully participate with a team to safely restrain or seclude patients as necessary. Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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