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Job description
Mental Health Technician – PEPPsychiatric Emergency Program (PEP) is a 6-bed emergency behavioral crisis unit located within the ED. Elliot Behavioral Health Services is staffed by a team of mental health professionals who tailor both evaluation and treatment services to each individual patient. Our state-of-the-art units provide a wide array of equipment and patient acuity depending on a nurse's professional interests, certifications, and experience level.The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and shares responsibility for providing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu through supervised therapeutic activities. The Mental Health Technician facilitates and provides direct care for patients of all ages; supports the therapeutic milieu; ensures the safety and well-being of patients.Participates in conversation, recreational activities, and basic living activitiesSets limits, confronts counterproductive behavior, and reassures and orients patientsPerforms safety checks and assists in managing therapeutic milieuCollaborates with other unit personnel with crisis intervention techniquesFacilitates and leads community meetings and groupsAssociates degree, Certification in Behavioral Sciences program, or its equivalent coursework required6 months experience in behavioral health setting preferredAggression de-escalation training approved by EHSMedical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start dateAccrued Earned Time403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributionsTuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/weekNursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000Sign on Bonus EligibleMiscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor DiscountsWork Shift: 7:00am - 7:30pm - 12hrs per week - DaysSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
manchester, NH, 03101, US
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