Night Shift Mental Health Technician - Inpatient

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Burke Park (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, the Piedmont Triad's private psychiatric hospital, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our inpatient team in North Carolina.

This full-time role (36 hours/week) includes benefits, a two-week schedule of 7pm–7am with alternating Saturdays and Sundays, and opportunities for growth within a large health system dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or human services; if no degree, three years of related work experience in behavioral health/social services.
• Knowledge of human behavior or psychology and crisis management.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Monitors patients at all times, conducts rounds, and ensures safety and controls hazards.
• Assists with basic patient care including daily living activities and structured groups.
• Follows infection control policies and hand hygiene practices.
• Educates patients and families and supports peer learning.
• Collaborates with the care team to formulate an integrated approach to care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or human services

Job description

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, the Piedmont Triad's private psychiatric hospital, seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our inpatient team in North Carolina.

This full-time role (36 hours/week) includes benefits, a two-week schedule of 7pm–7am with alternating Saturdays and Sundays, and opportunities for growth within a large health system dedicated to compassionate care.