Mental Health Technician; MHT Evenings, Overnight

Job Location:

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital - Peoria, IL 61615, Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: Any, JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)! Status:
Full-Time, Part-Time

Schedule:

Day, Evening, and Weekend Daytime Shifts Base pay + shift differentials available for applicable shifts.

How will you make a difference? Are you an empathetic, dedicated professional seeking to positively impact individuals' mental well-being? Your opportunity awaits at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital!

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing ongoing care, supervision, and positive role modeling for patients. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll help create 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 patients' lives, join us e, you will be a key member of our dynamic, compassionate healthcare team, and your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.

• Accurately record vital signs
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
• Assist patients through discharge, guide them in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
• Assist with hospital codes
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.

What we’re looking for:

Education:

High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing or NAR required;
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, 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:
Successful completion of CPR certification and crisis intervention training within 10 days of employment, prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work flexible hours.

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

• 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 only to full-time positions. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Meadowview Behavioral Hospital.

We are seeking full-time and part-time MHTs. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on employment status, experience, qualifications, and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician (MHT)!

About MBH:
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Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital.

To learn more about MBH, visit us at: https://mea

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