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Wyoming Behavioral Institute

Mental Health Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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.

$37,070 / year median in Wyoming

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Consider a career with meaning and purpose! Join Wyoming Behavioral Institute as a Mental/Behavioral Health Technician, and enjoy a career that provides purpose, meaning and career development opportunities. Wyoming Behavioral Institute, located in Casper, WY is a psychiatric hospital providing excellent care to children, adolescent and adults. We take pride in being a cohesive, family-friendly, flexible, educational and welcoming work environment!
Hourly rates:
$16.00
  • $23.
50 per hour (shift differentials INCLUDED, base rate of pay will be based on education, license/cert & work experience)
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
DAY SHIFT:
Full-Time (32 or 40 hours per week) Hours
  • 7:00am to 3:30pm w/ rotating weekends (one position is every weekend with differential)
NIGHT SHIFT
Full-Time (32
  • 40 hours per wk) Hours
  • 11:00pm
  • 7:30am w/ rotating weekends Benefits for full-time positions will include: PAID training program Excellent and affordable full benefits package (including employee wellness) Start earning Paid Time Off from your first day of work Generous Education/Tuition Reimbursement program
  • continue to develop your skills Indoor, temperature-controlled work environment $2 delicious and healthy meals while at work Your role and responsibilities: You will provide for the personal care, engagement and comfort while meeting the needs of our patients under the direction of a Nurse or Program Supervisor.
You will regularly engage with patients to ensure they are actively participating with the treatment groups, activities and therapy or physician meetings in order to support their ongoing treatment goals. You will work closely and productively with nurses and other unit staff to assure overall coordinated and therapeutic functioning of the treatment setting, including providing input to improve functioning. You will document patient interactions and engagement as well as patient presentation on a consistent basis Your Qualifications include: High School Diploma or GED required (documentation of this is required) Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Able to pass thorough criminal history background check and drug screen Preference to candidates w/degrees or certifications in Human Service fields and or CNA or BHT or BHI certifications
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00
  • $23.
50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Pet insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): By hospital regulation, all WBI employees must be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this requirement, YES or NO? There are positions open for
DAY SHIFT
(7am to 3:30pm) and
NIGHT SHIFT
(11pm
  • 7:30am) with
ALTERNATING WEEKENDS.
Please
SPECIFY THE SHIFT
you are able to work (Days, Nights or Either). Are you able to regularly work the schedule listed for the shift choice you specified? (Please answer Yes or No).
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Casper, WY 82609 (Required)
Work Location:
In person