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Mental Health Tech (MHT)
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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.
$40,011 / year median in Utah
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Copper Hills Youth Center is a 24/7 secure residential treatment center (behavioral health) for male and female adolescents aged 12 through 17. We counsel, teach and mentor students who have psychiatric disorders. Our goal is to provide treatment that results in positive changes, allowing these youth to return to their families and communities.
Job Description:
Behavioral Health Technicians serve as a positive role model for youth while providing close supervision and documenting behaviors. Must be a team player and recognize the importance of this position to positive student outcomes. Will ensure that students are meeting defined daily goals, including hygiene, unit activities, education & therapy meetings, etc. Will intervene during student crisis as necessary by using verbal de-escalation skills and other personal safety techniques. Facilitation of group interactions and ensuring students are behaving according to standards. By using positive verbal skills, educate students on appropriate behavior and possible consequences, and enact consequences if needed. The shifts for Behavioral Health Technicians are:AM:
Sunday- Thursday 7am
- 3pm Tuesday
- Saturday 7am
- 3pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am to 3pm
Swing:
Sunday- Thursday 230pm
- 1030pm Tuesday
- Saturday 230pm
- 1030pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 230pm to 1030pm Generous shift differentials are offered for Weekend, Swing and Grave shifts.