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MiraVista

Mental Health Technician Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Part Time 24hr Nights

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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.

$40,805 / year median in Massachusetts

+23% projected growth

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Mental Health Technician Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Part Time 24hr Nights MiraVista - 2.5 Holyoke, MA Job Details Part-time $22.00 - $27.08 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Join us as a Mental Health Technician! Part time 24 hours Nights 11:00pm - 7:30am including every other weekend and holiday rotation. As a Mental Health Technician for MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you'll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients. As a Mental Health Counselor , you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient behavioral health units. You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL's, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.
Mental Health Technician Job Responsibilities:
Conduct patient observation and rounds. Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans. Observe and monitor patient's progress and reports observations to staff. Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries. Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary. Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities. Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit. Process admissions belongings. Complete documentation in the EMR system. Facilitate patient groups. Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team Required to float to all units as needed Successful Mental Health Technician candidates will have: High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services field preferred. Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required. Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience. Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred. When you join the growing MiraVista team as a Mental Health Technician , you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. As our team member, you'll receive: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) match Employer paid short term disability (STD) Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. $22.00 - $27.08 MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.