Description

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral hospital that specializes in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Our 110 bed facility is equipped with the latest safety features designed to provide patients with a comfortable environment to receive therapeutic care. Our therapy modalities are evidence-based models proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and help patients find lasting change. Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital offers a caring environment with licensed psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and technicians who are dedicated to providing exceptional care for all patients, regardless of ability to pay.

If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!

Title: Mental Health Tech

Department: Nursing

Schedule: 8 hour shifts, rotating weekends 

Location: 1004 Pawlak Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451-9401

Position Description:

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits including:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Shift differential

Qualifications

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.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and Management of Aggressive Behavior training to within 90 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.