North Star Behavioral Health · 3 months ago
Mental Health Technician- Full Time Weekends ONLY
GREER, South Carolina
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorth Star Behavioral Health is a private behavioral health system specializing in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments. They are currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients while supporting the maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Conducts 15-minute rounds on patients per policy
Participate in restraint and seclusion of patients when required
Supports facility service excellence standards
Give baths to patients and change patient’s briefs, when required
Attends mandatory training
Help maintain the therapeutic milieu on the unit, including, but not limited to, to facilitation of community groups
Qualification
Required
High school level reading and writing skills
Acceptable oral and written communication skills/ legible handwriting skills
Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face to face
Skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization
A basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology
Skills in prioritizing and in managing time
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions
Ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another
Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions
Able to assist in patient restraints and seclusions
Ability to stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp
Ability to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken work during activities
Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz,1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction
Ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication
Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers
Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force
Able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction
Preferred
Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Company
North Star Behavioral Health
NSBH is a behavioral health facility that offers programs for children & adults who suffer from psychiatric or substance abuse issues.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Kennedy
COO
Montu Jani, MS, NCC, MHA, LPC
Chief Clinical Officer
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