Mental Health Technician

Campus: Deaconess Memorial Medical Center - Jasper, Indiana

Unit: Behavioral Health

Shift: Evenings/Nights

Hours per Week: 36

Holidays: Rotating Schedule

Weekends: Every Third

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules - Full time/part time/supplemental - Eve/Night
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Technician assists as directed by nursing staff or other professional caregivers by performing supportive and complementary tasks in patient care activities under direct supervision and in conjunction with the other team members. Performs routine department duties. Interacts with patients in a supportive and professional manner. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of patient population specific to the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree in psychology or related field preferred
• Previous experience in a health care facility/psychiatric setting preferred