Job Details
Job Location
Lake Behavioral Hospital - Waukegan, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$17.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Overnights
Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A Mental Health Technician (MHT) 11pm 7:30am
$800 Sign-On Bonus (SOB) incentive
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's works under the direction of a Registered Nurse

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's
  appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the charge nurse.
• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient.
• Ensure awareness of patient's individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.
• Provide information to the charge nurse that assists in the development and revision of the
  treatment plan.
• Document the treatment plan, nursing interventions and the patient's response to the intervention

Your Experience Matters What we're looking for:

• Education & Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or Certified Nursing Assistant; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and with an understanding of mental illness. Preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of training in CPI within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Shift Differential Pay
• Cafeteria on site discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What sets us apart:

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.
Compensation:
This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range for this role is $17.00 - $23.00 hourly with a $800.00 Sign On Bonus . We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service
Discover a fulfilling career at Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH)!
We are a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and we are committed to help people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.
Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Lake Behavioral Hospital.

• To learn more about LBH, visit us at: https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.
I ndividuals M aintaining P ositive A ttitude and C ommitment T o S ervice
At Lake Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.