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Mental Health Tech -7p-7a F/S/S
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$32,733 / year median in Georgia
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech-FT 7p-7a F/S/S Are you interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Everyone at Peachford Hospital works together to fulfill our mission: Providing superior quality healthcare that patients recommend to their families and friends. By joining the Team at Peachford, you become part of a healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 50 years, providing the best in mental health and addictive disease treatment. Put your skills to work with us in 2024 and seek opportunities to learn and join a talent team of more than 500 professionals where patient care is more than just our job. It's our passion. Mental Health Techs (MHT) at Peachford are degreed professionals who provide coordinated patient care to individuals with mental health, psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses. MHT use their knowledge of behavioral health issues to assist patients through the continuum of care. Here is what we are looking for: Individuals with a bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, social worker or other related field of study Individuals who previous experience providing care in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric or addictive disease setting Individuals with an interest in psychiatric, mental health and/or behavioral health Individuals with a passion for providing patient care in a team environment Here is what we offer: A competitive salary and benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement and disability options as well as stock purchase, student loan refinancing and pet insurance 23-days of PTO for full time employees with no use or lose it provision Educational learning and growth opportunities Here is more information about our opportunities: Full time weekend baylor (Fri/Sat/Sun
- or•Sat/Sun/Mon) positions with incentive pay built in Weekend Shifts Include (7a-7p•or 7p-7A) Patient populations assigned to one of 8 different units based on age/diagnosis for individualized care Here is more about