Mental Health Technician Nights

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300 high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today.

JOB SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works closely with all members of the clinical treatment team. Plays an integral
part of assuring that the patient program schedule is carried out as planned by the Team. Performs various duties assisting nurses in
the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the
hospital. Interacts closely with patients remaining engaged in the various activities and events that patients experience throughout the
treatment day. Interacts with patients in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate
boundaries.

Night Shift 11pm - 7am to include weekends. Must be able to attend a two-week orientation 8am - 5pm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior,
  conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical
  support.
• Utilize patient activity schedule, unit rules and group structure to maintain consistency in the milieu.
• Records progress notes that are reflective of patient’s behavior for specific incidents and conditions, such as suicidal
  thoughts/actions, AWOLs, aggressive behavior, special checks, restrictions, and unusual sleep patterns.

• Ability to continously walk and stand for duration of shift.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, lift objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position
• Exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Manual dexterity and physical agile so to perform de-escalation procedures
• Must be able to deal with aggressive, hostile, and irrational behavior of patients calmly and therapeutically.
• Must be able to respond immediately to crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions, such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic.