Mental Health Technician
The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Technician to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Who We Are
The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed licensed, private psychiatric facility located on 13 acres in Greer, SC, conveniently close to I-85. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance use treatment, inpatient programs are offered for adolescents, adults and senior adults. There are also intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization programs (PHP) for patients with psychiatric and co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.
Who You Are
It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: To provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. To ensure the safety and well being of these patients and to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Conducts 15-minute rounds on patients per policy.
· Participate in restraint and seclusion of patients when required.
· Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
· Cleaning/disinfection of high touch areas and other areas, as required.
· Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation.
· Accompany patients as assigned (i.e. take patients to cafeteria, smoke breaks, etc).
· Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY:
High School Diploma Required. Acceptable oral and written communication skills/ legible handwriting skills. Ability to maintain information as highly confidential. Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face to face are critical. Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician and/or familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred. Skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization. A basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology will be very useful as well as skills in prioritizing and in managing time.
In the absence of any of these qualifications upon hire, employee must demonstrate the ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within a reasonable time frame via the organization’s orientation and training program.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
Telephone, Shower/Bath, Audio-visual equipment, EKG machine, Thermometer, Refrigerator, Radio, Blood Pressure Cuff, Vitals machine, Housekeeping and supplies, Copy Machine, Physical Restraints, First Aid items, and Shredder
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 3p-11:30p, 7p-7a, and/or 11p-7:30a?
- Are you available to work weekends?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
