Mental Health Technician

Company: Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Location: Westborough
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS - $500RECOGNITION BONUS OPPORTUNITIES!REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM - $1000____________________________________________________________________________________________________We are expanding our units and we need caring, professional MHTs immediately! DYNAMIC NEW LEADERSHIP IS TRANSFORMING THE HOSPITAL INTO A BEST PLACE TO WORK!JOIN US AND BECOME PART OF THE CHANGE!Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) provides psychiatric stabilization and dual diagnosis treatments for Children, Adolescents and Adult populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is to ensure patients and their loved ones feel comfortable and are well informed regarding treatment options.We are conveniently located in Westborough near the intersection of Route 495 and Route 9. The hospital operates 24/7 with multiple shifts available.The Mental Health Technician, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, is responsible for maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu grounded in Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's mission and core therapeutic principles. As a member of our multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Technician contributes to each Child patient's individual treatment plan by helping develop, implement, and document appropriate goals and interventions, informed by patient strengths and presenting child psychiatric problems.* Conducts patient observation and rounds according to defined policy and procedure* Assists staff in provision of patient care in accordance with the individual treatment plan.* Observes and monitors patient's progress and reports observations to appropriate staff.* Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.* Ability to implement appropriate treatment interventions based on developmental needs and/or delays.* Assists patients with activities of daily living skills as necessary.* Provide appropriate supervision of patients' activities.* All team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.Requirements* High school diploma and at least two years related experience in Treatment required.* Bachelor's degree preferred.* Preference will be given to applicants who have previous experience working in Behavioral Health setting.BenefitsEligible employees receive a generous benefits package including holiday premium pay, shift differentials, health, dental and vision coverage, 401(K) plan, health & dependent Flexible Spending accounts, generous paid time off, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and an employee referral bonus plan.

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