Mental Health Technician - Outpatient

Job Location:

Chicago Behavioral Hospital - Des Plaines, IL 60016

Position Type:
Per Diem

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Schedule:

M-F, 8:00am-12:15pm

How will you make a difference?

Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Chicago Behavioral Hospital!

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from preschool to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.

If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, join us! Here you will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.

• Exercise judgment in patient interactions
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques and use facility-approved CPI techniques
• Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.

• 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 preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Skill Requirements:
  May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

• 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 + discounted meals
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
• Shift differential available depending on the shift

• 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 northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Chicago Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation:
This is a PRN role and the compensation for this role is $25.00 an hour. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician!

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