Mental Health Technician (MHT) (Evenings)

Job Details

Job Location

Lake Behavioral Hospital - Waukegan, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$17.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Evenings

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)!

$800.00 sign-on bonus + generous shift differentials (weekday, overnights, weekend days & weekend overnights)

EVENINGS - 3pm-11 : 30pm

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Lake Behavioral Hospital !

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being.

If you are passionate about mental health care and ready to make a meaningful difference in patient's lives, join us at LBH. You will be a crucial member of our dynamic and compassionate healthcare team, where your dedication as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) will positively impact the overall treatment experience for our diverse patient population.

• Accurately record vital signs
• Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
• Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
• Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
• Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities.

Your Experience Matters What we're looking for :

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team :

What sets us apart :

Disclaimer : Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation :

This is a full-time role, and the expected compensation range is $17.00 - $23.00 hourly with a $800.00 sign-on bonus . We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Mental Health Technician (MHT)!

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Discover a fulfilling career at Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH)!

We are a 161-bed acute care facility in Waukegan, IL, providing mental health treatment to the community and Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We provide specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness, and we are committed to helping people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Lake Behavioral Hospital.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

I ndividuals M aintaining P ositive A ttitude and C ommitment T o S ervice

At Lake Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.