Mental Health Technician; MHT

MHS is THE leader in mental health services. We embrace an interdisciplinary approach to the care we give, with a team of caring and committed professionals. We offer experienced supervision for those who are looking to grow as a professional in their field, as well as opportunities for growth, education, training and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.

MHS Offers the following benefits for full-time (35 or more hours per week) staff:

• Medical (Anthem HSA with HRA)
• HSA, Including Employer Contribution with Biometric/Wellness Exam Verification
• Vision (Eye Med)
• Flex Spending (Limited, Medical and Childcare through Flores)
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• PTO, Personal Time & Paid Holidays
• Extended EAP Services for employees and their families
• Life (Basic & Voluntary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (One America)
• Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness/Accident (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (The Standard)
• CPR/BLS/First Aid/NVCI completed on site for staff
• Education and Training Opportunities
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

PT Employees are offered the following benefits:

• PTO/Personal Time
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

All candidates for MHS are required to complete a BCI and/or FBI background check, drug screen, physical (as required) and 2-Step TB test upon offer of employment.

Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Location: Springfield, OH

Job :889

# of Openings:1

Part-Time 7PM-7AM, 12-24 hours/week

Assists the psychiatric nurse (RN or LPN) to provide basic nursing care in accordance with MHS policies and procedures. Actively participates in establishing and maintaining therapeutic milieu and treatment processes. Develops and implements didactic/experiential group and recreational activities for adolescents, adults, SMD and geriatric patients, taking into account the patient’s treatment plan objectives and group dynamics. Serves as a role model for patients and staff.

Works under direct supervision of the Charge Nurse.

• Performs basic nursing care, and monitors patient status under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, DON and Nurse Manager, and is capable of planning, prioritizing and completing his/her work in a timely manner. Screens patients for pain and refers to physical healthcare provider or nurse as appropriate
• Performs clerical duties such as handling petty cash and audio visual materials, and transportation duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains accurate, objective and timely documentation on the patient’s chart in accordance with organization policies and procedures, while maintaining the strictest confidence what they might learn about a patient, including the fact that a person is a mental health patient with Mental Health Services (MHS). All staff must adhere to MHSCC Confidentiality policy # P-10.
• Organizes, implements and documents recreational activities for patients. Develops, implements, evaluates and documents didactic/experiential patient groups based on treatment plan objectives in accordance with service area philosophy and treatment principles.
• Functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and implements, evaluates and documents interventions.
• Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
• Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at all times, and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence.
• Adhere to professional…