Night Mental Health Technician — Crisis Care & Support

Universal Health Services; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work envt.

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring full-time Mental Health Technicians. The role involves caring for patients with emotional and psychological disorders, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, transporting patients, de-escalation of crises, and ensuring patient basic needs. This position requires a CPI certification and orientation completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CPI Certified.
• Must be able to complete (5) day Hospital Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to work, meals, recreation, breaks and education activities, and supervise as needed.
• Transport patients to appointments or activities and maintain safety and security of the facility with close observation; develop individualized crisis plans.
• Model counseling skills to de-escalate aggression, use active listening, maintain boundaries, and promote a positive peer culture; support Admissions for initial screenings and back up for assessments.
• Assess and ensure patients' needs for clothing, linens and personal hygiene supplies; supervise hygiene tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring full-time Mental Health Technicians. The role involves caring for patients with emotional and psychological disorders, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, transporting patients, de-escalation of crises, and ensuring patient basic needs. This position requires a CPI certification and orientation completion.