Mental Health Specialist
4 weeks ago
Chicago Behavioral Hospital is a leading provider of exceptional therapeutic care, prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Our mission is to provide accessible care to individuals and families in need while respecting the rhythm of daily lives.
Salary
This full-time role offers an estimated salary range of $36,000 - $50,000 per year, based on 40 hours per week at $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team. As a Mental Health Technician, you will 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 will contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately record vital signs
- 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
- Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
- Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Benefits
We offer 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
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Shift differential available depending on the shift
What Sets Us Apart
We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive work environment, offering career & training development opportunities, engaged management team dedicated to your success, and a guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours.
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