PART TIME Mental Health Tech- MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you! Palmetto Lowcountry is now seeking to fill Part-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) positions.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide care to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics. The MHT implements the therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team for each patient and maintains awareness of patient’s individualized plan of care (including goals and interventions).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care and supervision to patients on assigned unit.
• Monitors and intervenes to maintain appropriate patient boundaries.
• Conduct patient safety checks.

Available Schedules

Part-time Day and Night*

*Part time employees work 2 days per week. This position is required to work a minimum of four weekend shifts per month and provide holiday coverage.

Day: 7:am to 7:pm

Night: 7:pm to 7:am

Benefits for full-time employees include :

• Tuition Assistance
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its + locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• For a benefit preview visit, www.Benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral health related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Age-Specific Competencies

Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

Licensure/Certification

CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire.

About Our Organization

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

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