MENTAL HEALTH TECH DAY SHIFT
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, Gulfport, MS, United States
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
Position Summary
Join a team where the
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The MHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Mental Health Tech shifts are
8 hour
shifts
7a-3p, 3p-11pm, or 11p-7a .
Responsibilities
Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of the nursing treatment team. Mental Health Tech shifts are 8 hour shifts 7a-3p, 3p-11pm, or 11p-7a.
Qualifications
Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.
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 achievement of pre‑employment online assessment. Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Benefits
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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Contact Information
Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or Cynthia.Render-Leach@uhsinc.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Position Summary
Join a team where the
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The MHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Mental Health Tech shifts are
8 hour
shifts
7a-3p, 3p-11pm, or 11p-7a .
Responsibilities
Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of the nursing treatment team. Mental Health Tech shifts are 8 hour shifts 7a-3p, 3p-11pm, or 11p-7a.
Qualifications
Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.
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 achievement of pre‑employment online assessment. Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Benefits
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
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Contact Information
Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or Cynthia.Render-Leach@uhsinc.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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