Outpatient Mental Health Technician; MHT

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- ** Job Address:
** 3364 Kolbe Road Suite 209

Lorain, OH 44053
** New Vista Health and Wellness is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the utpatient department at Clear Vista.
**** Day

Shift: 12 Hours, 7a-7p.
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* WHO WE ARE:

**** The New Vista mission:
* Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives.
*** At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment – one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient’s lives.
** COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN AT CLEAR VISTA!
**** PERKS AT WORK:
** Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the New Vista brand company. We offer competitive market wages along with a full, robust package:
** Healthcare + Life Balance
*** Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
* Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
* Dental Care Program – 2 choices
* Vision Plan
* Life Insurance Options
* Accidental Insurances
* Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
* Employee Assistance Programs
* 401k with a Company Match
** Education + Leadership Development
*** Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness
* Mentoring + Trainer Opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program
* Growth in Director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program
* Handle with Care Trainer – Certifications
** Recognition + Rewards
*** On the spot recognition Prizes
* Team Member of the Quarter
* Team Member of the Year
* Monthly Celebrations
* Team Member Recognition Cards
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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

**** Prerequisites
* * for this position:
* High school diploma or GED.
* Valid Driver's License and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) along with proof of insurance when using personal or facility-owned vehicle.
* Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Must be out of recovery for at least 2 years with no relapses.
* Complete CPR certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
* Complete additional age-related training, as required, within 30 days of employment.
* Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation.
** Preferred experience or credentials:
** Competitive candidates will have:
* Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Recreational Therapy, or other appropriate therapeutic field.
* Direct experience working with dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
* Availability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
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* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Observe and maintain a safe, therapeutic patient milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.
* Perform tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
* Report all changes, medical or psychiatric, to RN.
* Assist patients to attend scheduled activities and required groups.
* Accompany patients to off-unit activities.
* Promote positive patient experiences; build a positive, healthy relationship with patients.
* Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patients.
* Provide appropriate help during emergency situations.
* Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living.
* Facilitate patient's rules and responsibilities.
* Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary team regarding…