Night-Shift Mental Health Technician — Make a Difference

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off

Stock plan discounts

Job summary

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu and assisting with daily living activities.

It requires empathy, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations across age groups. A nursing assistant certification is preferred, with mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school level reading and writing skills.
• Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician preferred.
• Ability to maintain information as confidential and provide courteous service.
• Knowledge of psychology concepts useful, time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ensure safety and therapeutic milieu; assist with activities of daily living.
• Be flexible to work with varied populations including adolescents and adults.
• Participate in crisis intervention and patient restraint when required.
• Attend mandatory training and maintain unit milieu.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Documentation

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Tools

EKG machine

Vital signs monitor

Thermometer

Job description

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu and assisting with daily living activities.

It requires empathy, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations across age groups. A nursing assistant certification is preferred, with mandatory training and ongoing professional development.