What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) Nights position at Thrive Behavioral Hospital?
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Compensation: $16-$18/HR based on experience.
Differential pay offered on certain days/shifts.
Responsibilities:
Compensation: $16-$18/HR based on experience.
Differential pay offered on certain days/shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic support to psychiatric patients under direct supervision.
- Observe, encourage, and record patient activities and progress.
- Ensure patient safety by being vigilant and minimizing risks.
- Act as a professional role model and communicate effectively with the treatment team.
- Adjust therapeutic approach based on patient acuity, age, gender, and culture.
- High school diploma or equivalent; preference for behavioral sciences degree or relevant coursework.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications and cultural sensitivity.
- Adherence to program policies and procedures.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- CPR certification, annual skills verification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
- Child (1-12 years), Adolescent (13-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), Geriatric (65 years).
- Customer service, nursing services, and therapeutic milieu support.
- Safely perform vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, and accompany patients to medical appointments.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records and adhere to patient rights.
- An indoor climate-controlled environment with exposure to psychiatric patients.
- Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to work outside of routine hours, including holidays and weekends.
- Agree to perform essential job functions and work beyond routine hours.
- Understand the 24/7 operation and potential adjustments to work assignments.
- If interested, please apply with your qualifications and confirmation of understanding the job requirements.
Salary : $16 - $18