Mental Health Technician - FT Evenings

This full-time opportunity at Valle Vista offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, and a 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm schedule providing care on our adolescent or RTC units. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Dedicated to excellence and innovation in behavioral health care,Valle Vista Health Systemhas been a leader in providing quality care for more than thirty years for children,adolescentsand adults. Licensed by the State of Indiana and fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Valle Vista, is a 132-bedmentalhealth hospital and provides comprehensive treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders in a safe and comfortable setting. Our goal is to help people learn the skills and regain the confidence to function successfully at home, work, school, and in their communities.

For more information, please visit us atvallevistahospital.com

Position Summary:

Mental Health Technicians provide direct care and supervision for residents, assure residents are kept safe, learn and practiceappropriate hygieneand self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. Act as a role model for residents,demonstratingeffective problem solving and decision-making skills.Assistin providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assignedin accordance withthe ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Unit Coordinator under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Job Duties:

• Monitoring and intervening with patients for safety
• Ensuring structured therapeutic milieu
• Role models problem solving and healthy relationship skills

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental,Visionand Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities withinUHSand its 300+ Subsidiaries! * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Education: Highschool diploma or equivalent required.Bachelor's degree in psychologyor related field preferred.

Experience: Sixmonths to one year of experience working with a behavioral health in-patient population preferred.

Additional Requirements:Mustbe at least 21 years of age.

Work Hours: Evenings 3:00p - 11:30p

Unit: Adolescent - Youth / RTC Unit

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