Behavioral Health Technician - $15-17 per hour

Ridgeview Institute Monroe is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Monroe, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Details
Job Location
Ridgeview Institute-Monroe - Monroe, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Position Summary
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. Mental Health Technician's (MHT) work under the direction of a Registered Nurse

Qualifications
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 preferred.

Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and CPI training to within 90 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JOINT COMMISSION and CMS STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.

Assessment

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.
Treatment Planning

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.
Ridgeview Institute Monroe values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides 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.

Ridgeview lnstitute - Monroe offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

Ridgeview Institute Monroe Job ID #112992.

About Ridgeview Institute Monroe

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Employee assistance programs
• Vision benefits