Location: all cities,VA, USA
Responsibilities
Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Career Opportunity
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time!
We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.
Full-Time: 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hr shifts available; generous PTO plus shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends!!
Part-Time & PRN positions also available! Part-Time position offers part-time PTO and part-time benefits; PRN does not offer PTO or benefits
Our regular shifts are:
* 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
* 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
* 3:00 pm - 7:00 am
* 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
* Rotating Weekends for all shifts
* We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.
* Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday
Job Description & Essential Duties:
* Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
* Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed
* Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
* Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions
* Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
* Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
* Assist in management of aggressive behavior
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
* Must be at least 21 years of age
* High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
* Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred
Successful candidates must also be able to:
* Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
* Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
* Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
* Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
* Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques
Benefits:
* Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Behavorial Health Technicians!!!
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Shift Differential Pay & Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plans
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match & Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
* Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free meals!
Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.
Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.