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Mental Health Technician (MHT)
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Jackson House Oregon City
Oregon City, OR (In Person)
$43,680 Salary, Full-Time
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Mental Health Technician (MHT) Jackson House Oregon City Oregon City, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time | PRN From $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Behavioral health hospital experience BLS Certification Resident personal care assistance Working with seniors Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Older adults Safety protocols for crisis management Patient interaction Clean workspace maintenance Psychiatric patient care Bathing assistance Psychiatric hospital experience Full Job Description Do you find satisfaction in having foresight and strategies to ensure your planning is carried out effectively and compassionately? Jackson House in Oregon City is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Therapy Technician to join our full-time team! This is a special opportunity to provide short-term mental health respite care to individuals who might not otherwise have access to these services. Our mission is to deliver effective and efficient support, helping individuals regain their stability and equipping them with the skills and tools they need to navigate future challenges. If you're interested in learning more, apply today! Jackson House Oregon City Believes That Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset Get paid more with us! Competitive wages per industry average for similar positions in the area. Be part of a team and company that believes in leading with our values. Professionally develop your skills with in-service training to ensure most up to date practices and state and federal laws. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability. Perks for Part-time include Opportunities for Advancement, Professional Development, and more! Summary of Responsibilities Our voluntary short-term mental health respite is centered around evidence- based best practice treatments individualized for each patient and their needs. The Mental Health Therapy Technician will use their professional skills to assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and transferring. Our Mental Health Therapy Technician is to keep our patients safe and make sure all needs are met. As a team member they will assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for both patients and staff. This position is under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse. We offer our patients a short-term intensive and concentrated program. Patience, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate both written and verbally are imperative for this role. Our smaller 16 bed facility ensures that the Mental Health Therapy Technician can quickly connect with our patients, guarantee patient dignity, and make a positive lasting impression. Jackson House Oregon City provides enhanced voluntary respite services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and who need 24/7 structured support to resolve their discomfort. Enhanced respite services include nursing, group and individual therapy, peer support, and discharge coordination in a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based treatment environment. Qualifications Must be 18 years or older. High School Diploma or GED required. Two (2) years of as a direct care worker in an inpatient or outpatient Mental/ Behavioral Health facility highly preferred. Obtain and maintain current BLS CPR. Ability to confidently work with young adults, adult, and older adult populations. Ability to achieve a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas. A license driver with an automobile that is in good working order to get to and from work in various weather conditions to ensure reliability. Jackson House Oregon City is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing our employees with a welcoming, inclusive, diverse work environment.