What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Child/Adolescents position at Rockford Center?
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Child and Adolescent Unit will work five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Various shifts are available: 7am-3:30pm, 3-11:30pm or 11-7:30am.
(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A- 5P)
Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.
Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE
Position Summary:
In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned
- Participate in treatment planning
- Assist in the admission process
- Orient new patients to the unit and their program
- Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
- Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation
Benefits:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Assistance
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Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
- Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.
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