Mental Health Technician - Pep Unit - Full Time - Nights - Behavioral Health Experience Required

Vna Home Health And Hospice Services Inc

Sign on bonus eligible; benefits: medical, dental,...
Not specified
Behavioral health experience required
Nights shift work every other weekend
Crisis intervention techniques
The Mental Health Technician position at Vna Home Health and Hospice Services Inc. involves providing direct care within a Psychiatric Emergency Program, focusing on patient safety and therapeutic activities. Candidates should have behavioral health experience and relevant educational qualifications, with attractive benefits including tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus

Job Summary

  • The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse to provide direct care and maintain a therapeutic milieu for patients of all ages.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 403b plan with matching contributions starting the first of the month following the start date.
  • The role involves participating in recreational activities, setting limits on counterproductive behavior, and collaborating with unit personnel using crisis intervention techniques.

Matching Summary

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The Mental Health Technician position at Vna Home Health and Hospice Services Inc. involves providing direct care within a Psychiatric Emergency Program, focusing on patient safety and therapeutic activities. Candidates should have behavioral health experience and relevant educational qualifications, with attractive benefits including tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus.

Salary

Sign on Bonus Eligible; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year, Nursing Student Loan Paydown up to $20,000; Base: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health experience required
  • Nights shift work every other weekend
  • Crisis intervention techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS
  • Experience with patients of all ages
  • Team collaboration in emergency settings

Key Requirements

  • Associates degree or Certification in Behavioral Sciences program
  • 6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferred
  • Aggression de-escalation training approved by EHS

Work Rights

Not specified

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