Mental Health Technician

Job Details:
Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital - Plainfield, IN, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00

Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Health Care

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mental Health Technician to join our team at Hendricks 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 adolescents 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. Accurately record vital signs Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN Follow 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 in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene 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;
  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 an understanding of mental illness, preferred.

• 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

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

Compensation:
This is a full-time role, and the expected compensation range is $20.00- $24.00 hourly.

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service Welcome to Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH), a premier healthcare provider in Plainfield, IN setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located Plainfield, IN, HBH offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

At HBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.

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 Hendricks Behavioral Hospital.

To learn more, please visit our website: https://www.he

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