Mental Health Technician (PRN)-As Needed- Nights

Parkwoodbhs; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A regional behavioral health provider in Olive Branch, MS, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, assisting with daily living activities, and performing crisis interventions. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, one year of psychiatric experience, and CPR certification. This role offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform crisis intervention and support diverse populations.

Skills

Human behavior principles

Therapeutic relationships

Crisis management

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and is located in Desoto County, Mississippi.

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.

EEO Statement

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