Night Mental Health Technician: Impactful Care

Southeast Behavioral Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and interaction under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent (CNA preferred), two years of related experience, valid driver’s license, CPR certification; completion of aggression management, Handle with Care and Service Excellence trainings; 75 hours classroom and 100 hours practicum;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• Two years of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification required; training in aggression management, Handle with Care and Service Excellence; 75 hours classroom and 100 hours practicum; may require weekends/overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Two years related experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and interaction under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent (CNA preferred), two years of related experience, valid driver’s license, CPR certification; completion of aggression management, Handle with Care and Service Excellence trainings; 75 hours classroom and 100 hours practicum;