Job Description

• SIGN-ON BONUS FOR PART-TIME POSITIONS: $500.00

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)!
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on which unit works. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Duties And Responsibilities
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in the patient's condition to the charge nurse.
• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient.
• Document the treatment plan, nursing interventions, and the patient's response to the intervention.
• Employ appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Act as the patient's advocate and ensure that the patient's rights are upheld.

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above .
Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For
Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred;
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline.
Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR/ First Aid certification and CPI training to within 90 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Your Care Matters What We Provide For Our Team
• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What Sets Us Apart
• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.
Compensation
This is a Full-Time , non-exempt role, and the expected compensation range is between $15.00 and $17.00/hour, plus a $500.00 sign-on bonus. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level. Join us as our MHT!

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