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 dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing direct patient care, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting with daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some psychiatric experience, along with a CPR certification. This position offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development within a respected organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR Certification is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Human behavior principles

Therapeutic relationships

Crisis management

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

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 who 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.

About Universal Health Services

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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