Mental Health Technician – PEP
Who We Are:
Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level.
About the Job:
The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of patients.
What You’ll Do:
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Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities
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Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patients
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Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu
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Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques
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Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups
Who You Are:
- Associates degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required
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6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred
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Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS
Why You’ll Love Us:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
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Accrued Earned Time
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403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
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Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
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Sign on Bonus Eligible
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Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
