Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (Adult Male Unit) - Full TimePeachford Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Peachford, although we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and 23 days of paid time off for full time employees.For over 50 years (since 1973!), Peachford has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Atlanta and southern states region. Our 243-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in the north Atlanta Dunwoody neighborhood, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Peachford's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.Peachford is part of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 14 years in a row. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates nearly 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Job Description Mental Health Associates (MHA) at Peachford create a safe environment for our patients, they save lives, provide hope, empower our patients to heal and teach new tools for coping to patients. MHAs provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and are responsible for the provisioning of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, education groups and activities of daily living. This career opportunity provides the following benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
- 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifications Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or other social services major required.
- One year related experience preferably in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
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