Mental Health Technician jobs in Lansing, MI

Responsibilities

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan opened in 2017 as a beautiful and state of the art 54-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues.

Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition.

As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician position.

Learn more about our hospital at Cedar Creek Hospital.

Position Description

Psychiatric Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of the Lead Tech, Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor. This includes :

• Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
• Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention / care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient's age, developmental level and needs.
• Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Making rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
• Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.

Hours

This position offers full time hours, based on a schedule of 3 12 hour shifts, with an every other weekend rotation. Hours for Night Shift are 7pm to 7am.

Benefits

Cedar Creek is happy to offer our staff access to our extensive benefits program including Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP), Student Loan Repayment Program of $200 per month, 401k with a company match, Paid Time Off (168 Hours accrued in first year), Disability options, Life insurance, Pet insurance and much more.

Qualifications

Mental Health Tech Job Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent required

2. Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required

3. CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)

4. Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred

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Last updated : 2024-04-23