Outpatient Mental Health Tech - School Based Georgetown

The Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Free parking on premises

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is hiring a Mental Health Technician for a part-time role (approximately 24 hours per week). Under supervision you will assist with patient care and group activities in a psychiatric and substance use treatment setting.

Responsibilities include facilitating psycho-education groups, crisis intervention when needed, and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment; attendance at a two-week paid orientation is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including addiction.
• Must have clear communication and interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho-education groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the topic, age, and understanding level as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding to escalating behaviors and prioritizing safety.

Skills

Emotional health knowledge

Clear communication

Psycho-education groups

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Georgetown Opportunity:

Part Time, Approximately 24 hours per week

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

We are looking for Mental Health Techs that:

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.

Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Technician works under direct supervision to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Manages behavioral problems and facilitates education and activity groups. Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

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

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the USA, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Job Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college course work 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.

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.