Weekend Night Mental Health Technician – Patient Care

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development

Medical/Dental/Vision & Rx plan

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health seeks a Mental Health Technician for weekend shifts to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will help create a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention and participating in maintaining a calm, supportive milieu across units. Professional communication and adherence to confidentiality are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• High school level reading and writing skills.
• Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills essential.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology is useful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and assist with activities of daily living.
• Respond to crises and support varied patient populations across units.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Confidentiality

Empathy/psychology basics

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Patient care technician certification

Job description

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health seeks a Mental Health Technician for weekend shifts to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will help create a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily living activities for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention and participating in maintaining a calm, supportive milieu across units. Professional communication and adherence to confidentiality are essential for success in this