Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
OpenMental Health Tech (2:45p-11:15p)
- Location
- Unknown
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the role
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT) (Full-time) 2:45p-11:15p + GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS FOR EVENINGS (weekday overnights, weekend days & weekend overnights) Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital ! As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from preschool to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us! Here you will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population. Mental Health Technicians are responsible for: Accurately recording vital signs. Exercising judgment in patient interactions and reporting changes to the RN. Following therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and providing information for development and revision. Employing crisis-intervention techniques, conducting MHT-led groups, and using facility-approved CPI techniques. Assisting patients through discharge, guiding in adjusting to life changes, and helping with personal hygiene. Complying with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities. Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for: Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline. Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Your Care Matters What we provide for our team: 401(k) + matching Health insurance 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary Vision insurance Dental insurance 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage Paid time off Paid holidays Cafeteria on site + discounted meals Employee engagement events Employee assistance program Employee recognition program Free parking What sets us apart: Career & training development opportunities Dynamic and inclusive work environment Engaged management team dedicated to your success A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital. Compensation: This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range is $18.00 - $25.00/hourly + shift differentials are available for weekday, overnights and weekend days/overnights! We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician (MHT)!
Pay
compensation range is $18.00 - $25.00
