Mental Health Tech​/Nights

Job Overview

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. It offers competitive compensation, benefits, advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid‑South region. The 365‑bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States, located on a serene 37‑acre campus in northeast Shelby County. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illnesses, and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse.

The Community Counselor/Mental Health Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, individual/family education, and activities of daily living for mental health patients.

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full‑time and part‑time positions
• 401(k) plan with company match for full‑time and part‑time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred; or high school diploma required. One year of work experience providing direct patient care with knowledge of direct patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships, age‑specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and CPR training preferred.

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