Mental Health Support Specialist
1 week ago
Lake Behavioral Hospital is a 161-bed acute care facility in Waukegan, IL, providing mental health treatment to the community and Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families.
Salary
$17.00 - $23.00 Hourly with a $800.00 sign-on bonus,
We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level.
Job Description
As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.
You will assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene. You'll also exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN, follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team, and provide information for development and revision. Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who have one year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness, preferred. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or Certified Nursing Assistant; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline is also preferred.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Shift Differential Pay
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
Others
We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
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