Mental Health Technician Fulltime

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
1650 NORTH PARK AVENUEMAITLAND, FloridaUS
Full-time

Essential Job

Duties :

  • Assists and monitors residents with daily living activities. Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with residents, families, employees, and management.
  • Interacts therapeutically with residents in one-to-one situations, community and group meetings.
  • Acts as residents advocate ensuring that the resident rights, as well as confidentiality, are maintained.
  • Has a basic understanding of Common Psychiatric Diagnoses. Can recognize behaviors associated with and uses proper intervention techniques for Common Psychiatric Diagnoses
  • Evaluates and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of age-specific behaviors, motor skills and psychological norms.

Qualifications

  • Education : High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
  • Years of experience needed : Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a MHT working with children, adolescents and / or adults.
  • License / Certification : Not required.
  • Skills : Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Verification of absence of criminal record on local, state and federal levels.
  • Physical Requirements : Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds.

This opportunity offers the following :

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • 30+ days ago
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