Mental Health Technician (PRN)-As Needed- Nights

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under supervision in Olive Branch, Mississippi. This role involves ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, assisting patients with daily living activities, and demonstrating flexibility as needed. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, CPR certification, and preferably one year of experience in psychiatric settings. Opportunities for career growth and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Human behavior principles

Crisis 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.

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.

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