Mental Health Technician jobs in North Carolina

Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities

    One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal

    Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily

    since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in

    1. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in

    2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's

    Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees

    and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42

    outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and

    various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United

    Kingdom.

    EEO Statement

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Notice

    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.


    Qualifications

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Assists in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges with medical & behavioral issues as

    directed by the treatment team. Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues,

    leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients & with consideration

    for the patient's level of growth & development.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Training:

    • High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education/experience.
    • Prefer bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.

    Experience:

    • Prefer one year's experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.

    Licensure/Certification:

    • Current North Carolina Driver's License
    • Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)
    • CPI Certification

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
    • Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.
    • Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills.
    • Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
    • Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
    • Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
    • Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
    • Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
    • Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
    • Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

     

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Mental Health Technician
  • Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services
  • Salem, NC FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • FRIENDLY, DEPENDABLE, and CARING PEOPLE NEEDED. PLEASE APPLY IF YOU HAVE THESE QUALITIES! This opportunity is for a Mental Health Technician (MHT). We are seeking FT and PT staff. FT staff work two we...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Outpatient Mental Health Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Refresh Mental Health
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Outpatient Mental Health Substance Abuse Counselor We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission. At First Step Services, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse Therapist
  • Refresh Mental Health
  • , NC, NC FULL_TIME
  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outpatient Therapist - LCMHC/LCSW and LCAS We don't just have a mission statement... we have a mission. At Carolina Behavioral Care, our commitment to optimal mental he...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Outpatient PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Refresh Mental Health
  • Asheville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission. At Carolina Behavioral Care, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast supp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Remote
  • Path Mental Health
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • Who we are Path is a healthcare company powered by technology, dedicated to making mental health care work for everyone. Path takes a patient-first approach, where treatment is more accessible, person...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Mental Health Technician
  • Universal Health Services
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Responsibilities FT 40hr/wk, rotating weekends Mental Health Technician (MHT) provide direct care and supervision for re...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • RWJ Barnabas
  • Belleville, NJ
  • Position Opening Mental Health Technician Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Christian Family Solutions
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Job Type Full-time Description Christian Family Solutions is a faith-based, religious organization committed to our miss...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Mississippi State Hospital
  • Pearl, MS
  • Support Care position accountable for taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities, observing and reporting p...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Recovery Solutions
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Compensation Range: $ - $ / hour You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Main Line Health, Inc.
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Could you be our next Mental Health Technician at Main Line Health? By applying to this position, you can explore ALL Me...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services
  • Downingtown, PA
  • Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Mental Health Technician / MHT for the morning ATTEND program! SUMMARY...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Technician
  • Sandstone Care
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Position Title: Mental Health Technician Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Schedule: Full Time Day Shift | 12.5 Hour ...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$33,885 to $42,650

Mental Health Technician in Stamford, CT
Mental health technicians help in the coordination of mental health care services, help in the assessment of patients, monitoring of patients, documenting patients care, assisting patients to bath or use the toilet, and also help to identify the special needs of patients.
October 17, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Lorain, OH
Performs a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to clients/patients receiving treatment within the Maricopa Integrated Health System.  The client/patient population carries a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis and is 18 years of age or older.
November 14, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Albuquerque, NM
Behavioral Health Technicians will help with resident meal preparation.
November 14, 2019