Mental Health Technician

Responsibilities

• Ensures a comfortable and safe environment by encouraging patients to maintain tidiness and cleanliness of their personal space (assigned room) and the unit.
• Ensures the availability of equipment and materials and monitors unit equipment for safe operation and storage.
• Addresses self-care deficits in the personal hygiene and home-living skills of individual patients. Assists the patient in the development of these skills (i.e. role modeling/social skills/coping).
• Documents and reports patient information as per policy.
• Plans and initiates structured activities with patients in consultation with rehabilitation therapists.
• Leads and co-facilitates the group process in an assigned group setting, upon successful completion of the specified training program and utilizes theory-based leadership in group therapy sessions as evidenced by completion of specific training and mentorships with lead staff.
• Provides support and assistance to staff involved in ECT treatments (e.g. lifting/moving patients, set up of equipment, monitoring patient oral intake post procedure, and responding to hyperthermia crisis.)
• Dependent upon experience, job performance, and years of service, the MHT may be designated to the role of "Primary Tech" under the direction of the RN. In this position the Mental Health Tech will work closely with an assigned Primary Nurse.
• Under the direction of a Primary Nurse/Nurse Manager, may participate/hold liaison sessions with patients requiring continued psychiatric care while in the hospital.
• Performs duties such as errands, covering telephones, monitoring activities and other limited tasks on the units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Education/Experience
• Minimum Required:
• Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Human Services or 4 years of experience in a Mental Health related field or inpatient hospital setting and completion of Abnormal Psych within 2 years of hire.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in area with Human Service Focus
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• Why You'll Love Working at UHS

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Overview UHS Binghamton General Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Technician. This role provides direct patient care supporting the biopsychosocial rehabilitation of patients in a Behavioral Health setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, addressing environment‑of‑care and safety needs, utilizing therapeutic communication, and co‑facilitating group activities. Strong communication skills are essential. Schedule: Part time, 24 hours weekly, Day Rotational Shift At UHS, we believe that every connection matters-from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), UHS Binghamton General Hospital Primary Work Shift: Day Rotational Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Compensation Range: $19.37 - $28.09 per hour, depending on experience -----

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