Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta

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3 Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications RBT Certification CPR Certification Medical documentation Crisis management High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Mental health counseling Working with individuals with mental health conditions Acute care experience Psychiatric care Patient observation Behavioral health Full Job Description Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

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LighthouseCareCenters.com The Mental Health Technician opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective programming is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for observation rounds of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community .

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Participate in treatment planning Assist in the admission process Orient new patients to the unit and their program Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions and outings Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation Premium Shift Availability 8am

• 4 pm 1 pm
• 9pm 3pm
• 11pm 11pm
• 7am Benefit Highlights Shift Differential Pay Referral Bonus Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (

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UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma/ GED. Valid driver's license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years. Experience working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders preferred. CPR/First Aid certification required Must be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique program (Handle With Care). Additional pay offered for lifeguard certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RBT Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person