Mental Health Technician (Mht), Days

New Vista Health and Wellness is currently recruiting for Mental Health Technicians (MHT) at Blue Ridge Vista.

Day Shift: 12 Hours, 7a-7p.

Up to $17/hr

WHO WE ARE:

The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives. At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment – one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient’s lives.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN AT BLUE RIDGE VISTA!

PERKS AT WORK:

Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the NewVista brand company. We offer competitive market wages along with a full, robust package:

Healthcare + Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accidental Insurances
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
• Life Insurance Options
• Dental Care Program – 2 choices
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
• Vision Plan
• 401k with a Company Match

Education + Leadership Development

• Handle with Care Trainer – Certifications
• Growth in Director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program
• Mentoring + Trainer Opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program
• Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness

Recognition + Rewards

• Team Member Recognition Cards
• Monthly Celebrations
• Team Member of the Year
• Team Member of the Quarter
• On the spot recognition Prizes

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Prerequisites for this position:

• Complete additional age-related training, as required, within 30 days of employment.
• Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation.
• Must be out of recovery for at least 2 years with no relapses.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete CPR certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Valid Driver's License and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) along with proof of insurance when using personal or facility-owned vehicle.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred experience or credentials:

Competitive candidates will have:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Recreational Therapy, or other appropriate therapeutic field.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
• Direct experience working with dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patients.
• Perform tasks delegated by the RN related to the care of the patients including, but not limited to, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Accompany patients to off-unit activities.
• Observe and maintain a safe, therapeutic patient milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, etc.
• Assist patients to attend scheduled activities and required groups.
• Attend educational in-services, staff meetings, and timely completion of online competencies.
• Facilitate patient's rules and responsibilities.
• Provide appropriate help during emergency situations.
• Report all changes, medical or psychiatric, to RN.
• Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary team regarding patient response to treatment interventions to assist in the development and revision of treatment plan.
• Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living.
• Assist with intake and discharge duties.
• Promote positive patient experiences; build a positive, healthy relationship with patients.

Qualified candidates, please apply now for a chance to join an outstanding team as we Inspire Hope, Restore Peace of Mind, and Heal Lives.