What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an acute and residential treatment facility providing balanced, top-notch clinical care to children, adolescents and young adults. We provide a carefully-structured and supportive environment, and our education program is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission. We are recruiting Mental Health Technicians and will accept Certified Nursing Assistants.
Much more available online at: https://lighthousecarecenters.com/
Key Responsibilities include:
- Monitor unit patients and complete observation rounds as assigned
- Participate in treatment planning
- Assist in the admission process
- Orient new patients to the unit and their program
- Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
- Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation
- Utilize the behavior management process for patients in crisis
Benefits for a MHT include:
- Referral Bonus Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation, Shift Differentials & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma/ GED.
- Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Behavioral Technicians are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver's license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years.
- Experience working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification required
- Must be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique program (Handle With Care).
- Additional pay offered for lifeguard certification.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
