MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN: PSYCH - FULL TIME ONLY

MU Health Care; Asheville (MO, NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate individuals to join as Mental Health Techs. This role involves providing critical patient care, engaging with patients in various settings, and responding to emergencies. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to improving lives and receive comprehensive training in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Opportunities for growth and support are abundant in this innovative health system, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Options

Tuition Assistance

Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing course or relevant patient care experience required.
• Additional licenses or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record patient behaviors and assist with treatment activities.
• Teach self-help skills and participate in crisis interventions.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Communication

Self-Help Skills Teaching

Education

CNA Certification

Fundamentals of Nursing Course

UAP Training Program Completion

Job description

Shift

Full-time 8 and 12-hour shift options available

Department

Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC)

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience
• Special Pay: Additional $0.75 per hour
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.00 per hour for evening, night, and weekend shifts; additional $4.00/hour for weekend program (if available)

About Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC)

• Provide short-term crisis stabilization and intensive inpatient services to adults, adolescents, and children.
• Work in a newly renovated facility with state-of-the-art safety features.
• We provide special training in non-violent crisis intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute).
• We offer training in behavioral therapy, therapeutic communication, group skills, and more!

About the Job

MU Health Care seeks compassionate individuals to join as Mental Health Techs in our Assessment, Adult, or Pediatrics units. You will play a vital role in patient care, reporting behaviors, engaging with patients, and responding to emergencies. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives.

About MU Health Care

We have an inspired, collaborative environment committed to saving and improving lives. Our academic health system includes multiple hospitals, specialty clinics, and the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Children's Hospital. Opportunities for growth and support are available.

Employee Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance starting day one
• Paid leave, holidays, and time off
• Retirement options with matching contributions
• Tuition assistance for employees and family
• Discounts on various services

Detailed Job Description

Responsibilities include recording patient behaviors, assisting with treatment activities, teaching self-help skills, participating in crisis interventions, performing basic nursing care, and supporting patients' physical and emotional needs. May also escort patients and perform other duties as delegated.

Required Qualifications

Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course within 180 days, or CNA certification, or relevant patient care experience, or completion of a UAP training program, or nursing licensure candidacy, with specific experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional licenses or certifications as determined by the department.

Physical Demands

Active role requiring ambulation, reaching, lifting over 20 lbs, and contact with contagious illnesses. Rotating shifts, holidays, and weather conditions are involved.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.