What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) Per Diem position at Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
We are expanding our units and we need caring, professional MHTs immediately!
This opportunity has variable time commitments (Per diem - Days, Evenings and Nights) with opportunities for additional hours.
Job Overview:
The Mental Health Technician, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's mission and core therapeutic principles.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Conducts patient observation and rounds according to defined policy and procedure
- Observes and monitors patient's progress and reports observations to appropriate staff
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries
- Assists patients with activities of daily living skills as necessary
- Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities
- All team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions
Education and/or Licensure:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree preferred. Psychology degree preferred
Experience:
- Experience in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral healthcare treatment facility is a plus
- Positive attitude, integrity, and ethical awareness
- Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment
- Competitive Compensation
- 401K
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Basic AD&D and Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Who are we:
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization and dual diagnosis treatments for Children, Special Needs and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.
We are conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9. The hospital operates 24/7 with multiple shifts available.
