Mental Health Technician7p-7a (DEGREE)

Dover Behavioral Health System; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, Delaware is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Behavioral Health - North (Adolescent Unit). This role supports patient safety and welfare, provides direct care, and participates in treatment planning and group activities during the 7p-7a shift with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's in psychology is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field.
• One year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds, prioritizing patient safety.
• Participate in treatment planning by identifying patients' problems, needs, and strengths.
• Assist in the admission process, including vital sign assessment, safety searches, specimen collection, and patient orientation.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs for patients.
• Participate in hospital codes to ensure safety and support shift operations.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Safety awareness

De-escalation techniques

Group therapy planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health - North (Adolencent Unit)

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technicia n - Behavioral Health - North (Adolencent Unit)

Available shifts: 7p- 7a (all every-other weekend rotation)

DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. We feature individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year. At Dover Behavioral Health System patient satisfaction is one of our top commitments. For three years in a row, Dover Behavioral Health System has placed in the Top 10 for highest patient satisfaction scores amongst UHS hospitals. In 2020, we placed 6th for highest patient satisfaction scores! Our high patient satisfaction is due to our dedicated and seasoned staff and our strong clinical programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with a wide range of disorders, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds, prioritizing patient safety as the top concern.
• Participate in treatment planning by identifying patients' problems, needs, and strengths.
• Assist in the admission process, including vital sign assessment, safety searches, specimen collection, and patient orientation.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs for patients.
• Participate in hospital codes as necessary for unit safety, partnering with the Charge Nurse to ensure successful shift operations and maintaining an engaging, therapeutic environment for high patient satisfaction.

What does a Mental Health Technician value at Dover Behavioral Health System?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly recommended
• One year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses
• Experience in an inpatient setting

About Our Parent Company (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. 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. 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. www.uhs.com

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