Outpatient Mental Health Tech - School Based

Ridgebhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridgebhs in Lexington, KY is looking for a part-time Mental Health Technician for approximately 24 hours per week. The role involves providing non-acute physical care and leading educational groups. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with a college degree preferred.

This position offers a rewarding work environment, career development opportunities, competitive compensation, and generous benefits, including medical plans and a 401(K) match.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts, including addiction.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to appropriate topics and age levels.
• Monitors patients in the proper location during activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention using de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Basic knowledge of emotional and mental health concepts

Clear communication skills

Competency in facilitating psycho-education groups

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity: Part Time, Approximately 24 hours per week

Must attend a two week paid hospital orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm M-F

As the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Mental Health Technicians provide routine non‑acute physical care for the patient as well as educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan.

Job Duties Include:

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de‑escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED required
• College degree preferred.

Experience

• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college course work.

Other Skills

• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.
• Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho‑education groups.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.