Mental Health Technician - PEP Unit Nights - Behavioral Health

Mental Health Technician - PEP Unit - Full Time - Nights - Behavioral Health Experience Required

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Psychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state‑of‑the‑art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse’s professional interests, certifications, and experience level.

The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well‑being of patients.

• Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities
• Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patients
• Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu
• Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques
• Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups

• Associate degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required
• 6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred
• Aggression de‑escalation training approved by EHS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403(b) with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full‑time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Sign‑on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

7:00 pm – 7:30 am – Nights – Every Other Weekend – Behavioral Health Experience Required

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care