Mental Health Technician - PRN (As needed)

Parkwoodbhs; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing direct patient care, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting individuals in their daily activities. The facility offers a full continuum of care, catering to diverse populations including adults, adolescents, and children. With a focus on career development and a rewarding work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to contribute to a caring and innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of the charge nurse.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Human behavior or principles of psychology

Therapeutic relationships & processes

Crisis & behavior management

Age-specific growth & development

Limit setting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available, we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents, and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

Mental Health Technician - PRN (As Needed)

The Mental Health Technician will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents, and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification.

Skills: Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age-specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.