Night Mental Health Technician - Crisis Care & Support

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Time Off

Stock plan discount

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for full-time night shifts in Desoto County, Mississippi. The role focuses on direct patient care, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for adults, adolescents and children across units.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification; one year of psychiatric experience is preferred. UHS offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed and support varied population units.
• Be flexible for reassignment to units serving children, adolescents, adults and dual diagnoses.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic relationships

Age-specific growth

Behavior management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for full-time night shifts in Desoto County, Mississippi. The role focuses on direct patient care, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for adults, adolescents and children across units.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification; one year of psychiatric experience is preferred. UHS offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.