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Henry Ford Health
Milieu Technician - Midnights - Full Time
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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.
$34,454 / year median in Michigan
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Milieu Technician
- Midnights
- Full Time 🔍 Brighton, Michigan New 📁 Behavioral Health 💼 Henry Ford Brighton Center for Recovery 📅 2612244 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Mileu Technician
- Midnight Shift
- Brighton Center for
Recovery Shift:
11pm-730amResponsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, assesses individual and milieu interactions to define appropriate interventions, plans therapeutic interactions and recreational activities. Monitor individual and milieu status and interactions of patients. Confront and process inappropriate behavior Complete documentation in a timely manner consistent with all policies and procedures. In the Halfway House environment, monitors residents in the self-administration of prescribed medications and ensures medications are kept properly secured. Conduct safety rounds to ensure a safe environment and program attendance for all rehab and/or PHP patients. Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to recovery Encourage patients to consider, participate in and assimilate 12 Step programs and philosophies Facilitate patient processing of immediate, in-the-moment thoughts and feelings. Convene and facilitate small group interactions and recreational activities. Communicate daily with clinical staff regarding relevant issues. Train and orientate new employees as required.Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
In-depth, personal knowledge of the disease concept and 12 Step recovery programs. Commitment to abstinence in recovery. Ability to appropriately interact with and motivate individuals early in the recovery process. Physical ability, with or without accommodation, to finger, grasp, kneel, lift up to 20 pounds, pull, push, reach and conduct repetitive movement. Sensory and communicative skills, with or without accommodation, to feel, hear, see and speak. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with associates, patients and families. Ability to concentrate and to pay close attention to detail while performing tasks. Ability to prioritize multiple demands.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of two years of personal recovery experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED
- Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.