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Self Regional Healthcare
Mental Health Tech III, Full Time, Night Shift
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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.
$32,847 / year median in South Carolina
+24% projected growth
Job Description
7:00PM-7:30Am, to include every other weekend. Utilizes critical thinking, documents in medical record patient behaviors and makes recommendations to treatment plan for patient safety and mental health well-being. Assist patients in goal setting and coping skills preparing them for discharge to the community. Precepts new MHT 1 and MHT 2.