Mental Health Technician- FT 2nd shift
TMC Bonham Hospital
- Maitland, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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