Mental Health Technicians FT 3rd Shift

Hill Valley Healthcare; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) plan

Flexible daily pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health in Kingston, PA is hiring full-time mental health technicians for the third shift (11pm–7:30am). You will assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring patient treatments while supporting recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, maintaining medical records, leading group sessions, coordinating services, and helping with daily activities and personal hygiene.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year of equivalent work experience in a psychiatric/addictive disease treatment setting preferred.
• Experience assisting with patient education and treatment plans recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist to plan, implement, evaluate, and monitor patients’ treatments.
• Help educate patients and their families about recovery from symptoms of mental illness.
• Perform administrative duties like recording and keeping medical records.
• Help gather information to assist in therapeutic activities.
• Report changes in patients’ behaviors to the medical team.
• Ensure coordination of related mental health services.
• Help patients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Lead group sessions and assist with therapeutic activities.
• Ensure the safety of all patients.
• Maintain cleanliness of the psychiatric unit.

Skills

Psychiatric care experience

Patient education

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? Then this is the job for you! Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health is currently hiring full-time mental health technicians for third shift 11pm - 7:30am.

Responsibilities:

• Assist to plan, implement, evaluate, and monitor patients’ treatments.
• Help to educate patients and their families about recovery from symptoms of mental illness.
• Perform administrative duties like recording and keeping medical records.
• Help to gather relevant information to assist implementation of therapeutic activities.
• Report changes in patients’ behaviors to the medical team.
• Ensure the coordination of all related mental health services.
• Help patients with personal hygiene.
• Assist patients in their daily activities.
• Lead group sessions
• Assist with patients’ therapeutic activities.
• Ensure the safety of all patients.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the psychiatric unit.

Requirements: high school diploma required and one year of equivalent work experience in a psychiatric/addictive disease treatment preferred.

Exciting Benefits Await You:

• Attractive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay that truly values your contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and prioritize your well-being with ample PTO.
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your financial future with our strong retirement plan.
• Flexible Daily Pay: Access your earnings whenever you need them.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Benefit from a wide range of options, including dental, health, vision, and disability insurance.
• Wellness Program Access: Prioritize your health with resources designed to support your well-being.
• Inclusive Workplace Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment that champions diversity and collaboration.
• Career and Educational Development: Unlock your potential with numerous opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive Onboarding and Professional Development Programs: Expertly crafted to cultivate growth and significantly enhance essential skills, paving the way for sustained success and excellence.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.