Job description

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF FULL COVID VACCINATION PRIOR TO HIRE. IF NOT FULLY VACCINATED FOR RELIGIOUS OR MEDICAL REASONS, CAN APPLY FOR EXEMPTION.

At Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, we are helping to create brighter, healthier futures for our patients and their families. We are the Piedmont Triad's only private psychiatric hospital meeting the chemical dependency illnesses and behavioral healthcare needs of those in our community. Our 164-bed inpatient services for adolescents through senior adulthood offers comprehensive and individual assessments, psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization, daily group therapy and personalized aftercare planning. We also offer a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program to ensure the continuum of care for our patients. Old Vineyard is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

We are passionate about our work and are looking for individuals who share in this passion. We are currently seeking Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to join our talented and caring team. Our ideal candidate will possess strong multitasking skills, the ability to provide compassionate and competent care to a diverse patient population, must be able to build and maintain positive professional relationships with all hospital staff and patients, as well as demonstrate professional, effective communication skills.

Current available shifts:

• FT - Three weekdays 7am - 3pm plus every other Saturday & Sunday 7am - 7pm
• FT - Three weekdays 3pm - 11pm plus every other Saturday & Sunday 7pm - 7am
• FT - Three weekdays 11pm - 7am plus everyother Saturday & Sunday 7pm - 7am
• PRN (as needed)

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care to adolescent and/or adult patients with psychiatric disorders and/or substance abuse disorders. The main responsibility of the MHT is to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients while in our care. We do this trough utilizing a therapeutic approach to all tasks, including patient rounding, facilitating skill-building groups, assisting patients with daily living activities, de-escalation of crisis situations, and assisting in the patient admission and discharge process.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in social work, psychology or a related field preferred
• If no BA or BS, 2 years minimum experience required working with behavioral health/substance abuse population or other social services field
• American Heart Association CPR & First Aid certification preferred
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Ability to facilitate therapeutic groups with patients

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winston Salem, NC 27104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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