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JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT 10:45p-7:15a) – Overnights GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (weekday overnights, weekend days & weekend overnights)
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital!
As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from preschool to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.
If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us! Here you will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.
Mental Health Technicians are responsible for:
- Accurately recording vital signs.
- Exercising judgment in patient interactions and reporting changes to the RN.
- Following therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and providing information for development and revision.
- Employing crisis-intervention techniques, conducting MHT-led groups, and using facility-approved CPI techniques.
- Assisting patients through discharge, guiding in adjusting to life changes, and helping with personal hygiene.
- Complying with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:
- Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
- Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
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 short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 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 northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital.
Compensation:
This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range is $18.00 - $25.00/ hourly shift differentials are available for weekday, overnights and weekend days/overnights! 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)!
About Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service
Welcome to Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital (SOBH), a leading provider in mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment. Our state-of-the-art 112-bed facility is designed to provide patients with a comfortable and safe environment for therapeutic care. We offer evidence-based therapy modalities that have been proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and facilitate lasting change.
At SOBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.
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 Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital.
To learn more about SOBH, visit us at: https://www.silveroaksbehavioralhospital.com/
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.
Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service
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At Silver Oaks 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.
Salary : $18 - $25
