What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Wyoming Behavioral Institute?
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Join Wyoming Behavioral Institute as a Mental Health Tech, and enjoy a career that provides purpose, meaning and career development opportunities.
Wyoming Behavioral Institute, located in Casper, WY is a psychiatric hospital providing excellent care to children, adolescent and adults. We take pride in being a cohesive, family-friendly, flexible, educational and welcoming work environment!
Hourly rates: $15.00 - $23.50 per hour (differentials included, based on educ. & experience)
Shift- Day: 11p-7:00a, Part-Time, scheduled every other weekend
Your Benefits will include:
- Paid training program
- Excellent and affordable full benefits package (including employee wellness)
- Start earning Paid Time off from your first day of work
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement program – continue to develop your skills
- Indoor, temperature controlled work environment
- $2 healthy meals while at work
Your role and responsibilities:
- You will provide for the personal care, engagement and comfort while meeting the needs of our patients under the direction of a Nurse or Program Supervisor.
- You will regularly engage with patients to ensure they are actively participating with the treatment groups, activities and therapy or physician meetings in order to support their ongoing treatment goals.
- You will work closely and productively with nurses and other unit staff to assure overall coordinated and therapeutic functioning of the treatment setting, including providing input to improve functioning.
- You will document patient interactions and engagement as well as patient presentation on a consistent basis
Qualifications:
Your Qualifications include:
- High School Diploma or GED required (This WILL be verified & documentation required)
- Must be 21 years of age to apply
- Able to pass a robust criminal history background check and drug screen
- Preference for candidates w/degrees or certifications in Human Service fields and or CNA or BHT / BHI certifications
Salary : $15 - $24
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