What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position at Water Gap Wellness?
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Full Time / Part Time/
competitive rate based off experience
16.00 - 20.00 per hour
rotating weekends required
DAYS: 7am - 3:00pm
Evenings 3:00pm -11pm
Nights : 11pm - 7am
Water Gap Wellness provides PHP services to clients that have Mental Health and Substance use disorder.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates admissions with the nursing staff to ensure the safety of the client and the client environment.
- Documents observations in patients' medical records and communicates concerns to the nursing/clinical and administrative staff.
- Serves as a client's role model, demonstrating an understanding of the fundamentals of a balanced recovery program.
- Coordinates client care and ensures that clients are in educational groups and aware of unit expectations.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
- Recognizes and assists in crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
- Escorts clients for meals, appointments or other related activities
- Transport clients to other facilities
- Facilitates or co-facilitates CD Educational groups.
- Attends monthly meetings or scheduled trainings.
- May provide client transportation for some shifts and/or specific facility locations.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Behavioral Health and or Substances Abuses Treatment Facility Strongly preffered
- Strong Communication
- High School Diploma/GED Required.
- BA Degree preferred
- 18 years or older
- Valid DMV Required
EOE
Water Gap Wellness provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
- LGBTQ friendly workplace
- Paid time off
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Patient care: 3 years (Required)
- Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- BLS or CPR (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
