Behavioral Health Tech

Mental Health Technician - PEPPsychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse's professional interests, certifications, and experience level. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activities Sets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patients Performs safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieu Collaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniques Facilitates and leads community meetings and groups Associates degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required 6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHSMedical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date Accrued Earned Time403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible