What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM position at Michiana Behavioral Health?
Michiana Behavioral Health (a UHS facility)
Mental Health Technician - Evening Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Michiana Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to our patients.
The Mental Health Technician is responsible for the following:
- Orient patient to unit and program.
- Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
- Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
- Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
- Assist patient with activities of daily living.
- Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines.
Benefit highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- $500.00 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
- Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
- Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
- Hours: 40 hours/week. Evening shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
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