SIGN-ON BONUS! Behavioral Health Technician (Nursing Assistant)

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in a therapeutic behavioral health setting. You will provide direct care and emotional support in a safe, respectful environment, helping patients on their journey to wellness.

Responsibilities include building supportive patient relationships, practicing effective interpersonal skills, and completing clinical reports in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nurse Aide experience preferred, especially on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in a behavioral health setting.
• Build healthy, supportive patient relationships and communicate effectively.
• Complete clinical reports and documentation in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Nurse Aide experience

CPR/AED certification

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or two years of college preferred

Job description

Company Description

Make a Real Difference as a Behavioral Health Technician
Do you love working with people and want to make a meaningful impact? Join Munson Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Technician and help support individuals on their journey to wellness.
In this essential role, you'll provide direct care and emotional support to patients in a therapeutic behavioral health setting. Similar to a nursing assistant, you'll help ensure a safe, comforting environment where patients feel supported and respected.

Job Description

Provides direct care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort in the behavioral health therapeutic environment. Builds healthy, supportive patient relationships and practices effective interpersonal skills at all times. Completes clinical reports and documentation in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
  Associate's degree or two years of college preferred
• Nurse Aide experience with preference for experience as a Mental Health Technician on an inpatient psychiatric unit or previous psychiatric unit
• Possess or obtain CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire

Additional Information

Care for your community. Grow your career. Start making a difference today.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.