Mental Health Technician - PRN (As needed)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Mental Health Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population. In this rewarding position, you will provide direct patient support and assist in creating a safe and therapeutic environment. Your contributions will be key in helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with various age groups, ensuring that you make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Be part of a dedicated team that values professional development and offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; CPR Certification is mandatory.
• One year of prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and crisis intervention.

Skills

Understanding of human behavior

Crisis management

Behavior management

Therapeutic relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Parkwood Behavioral Health System 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.

For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/.

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 required.

Skills:

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