Mental Health Technician (MHT)
*Starting at $17.00/HR*
We are currently looking for Mental Health Technicians (MHT) for the Acute Care Unit. As an MHT with Mental Health Services, you will participate in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu and treatment processes for adolescents, adults, SMD and geriatric patients on the unit. MHT's are responsible for participating in groups with patients, ensuring their safety, and helping to engage patients to prepare for discharge to the community.
*PRN must be able to work a flexible schedule, and commit to at least 1 shift per month, 1 weekend shift per month, and at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday when needed.
Candidates must have:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree in a mental health or social services field preferred)1 year of experience in mental or behavioral health preferredWe offer competitive benefits and differentials for all ACU staff including:
Evening differentialsNight differentialsWeekend/Holiday differentials12-Hour shifts and flexible schedulingMHS provides CPR/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.
All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and residential staff must have 2 step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.
Company DescriptionMental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.Case Managers (CPST) facilitate the delivery of services to clients in need in the community, and may assist with independent skills training, advocacy for financial, medical and legal entitlements. and arranges for crisis interventions when needed. They facilitate the rehabilitation process for clients and families; monitoring and will coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations, assessments to identify the patient needs, development of the rehabilitation plan with patient and significant others, linkage and coordination of appropriate community services.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a form of community-based mental health care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness that interferes with their ability to live in the community, attend appointments with professionals in clinics and hospitals, and manage mental health symptoms. ACT Case Managers are located primarily in Clark County, but some travel to Madison County may also be required. . Behavioral Health Rehabilitation (BHR) This is a community based program providing services to adults who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues. BHR Case Managers goal is to assist individuals in reaching their highest protentional, recovery and community integration. Adult Outpatient-Adult Outpatient services provide interventive mental health services for adults, and families. Outpatients Case Managers will facilitate and work with clients to achieve maximum independence in the community. Youth Outpatient/Schools/Youth Challenges -Youth services provide assessment services, counseling services, and service coordination to youth who have emotional, behavioral, family and substance use problems. Youth includes services provided at schools and at our main facility and also community-based services.
Qualified candidates will have:
MHS provides CPR/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.
All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and residential candidates must have a 2 step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.
Company DescriptionMental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.Takes primary responsibility for managing client’s treatment. The Primary Therapist works with different patient populations following the general directions of the clinical supervisor to deliver psychotherapy to assigned patients. Understands and utilizes established theoretical framework, as set forth by the various mental health disciplines, to conceptualize and solve mental health and substance abuse problems. Uses higher academic training as a basis to learn a wide variety of established mental health and substance abuse techniques for clients and their family.
Screens and completes diagnostic assessments independently or under supervision in accordance with licensure requirements. Makes recommendations about patient’s treatment needs based on screening and diagnostic assessment.Employs a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescent populations. Psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities are appropriately matched for clinical needs. Develops the treatment plan with patients by assessing their strengths and weaknesses, defining their mental health and substance abuse problems, and setting specific goals and objectives to be accomplished in the course of treatment.Meets with their supervisor and with the treatment team to discuss a patient’s treatment process.Is available for crisis work with individuals, groups and families under supervision. Continuously and accurately assesses each patient’s potential for harming self or another in order to take appropriate action to prevent serious incidents from occurring.Works with patient’s families and social networks to accomplish the goals of treatment.Consults with other community caregivers to strengthen and coordinate social intervention programming.Charts the patient’s progress in the clinical record and completes all paperwork necessary by MHS policy for professional, administrative, financial and evaluative purposes of monitoring clinical care and of assuring efficient and effective agency operations.Participates in quality improvement activities in which the quality of clinical care for the entire agency is monitored by reviewing the clinical charts, reviewing the criteria for admission/continued stay/discharge, performing patient care audits, and investigating adverse occurrences in treatment.Screens for pain and encourages patient to follow up with a health care provider of their choice.Reads relevant professional literature, attends conferences, seminars, workshops, and in-service training as required to remain current on best treatment protocols and techniques.Is responsible for delivery of number of units of service budgeted in order to assure the fiscal viability of MHS.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field (Required)Master’s Degree Social Work, Counseling or related field or Ph.D./Psy.D in (preferred)Experience with mental/behavioral health and /or SUD/dual diagnosis (preferred)Licensure/Certifications
Valid Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/MFT/IMFT)NVCI (as required per department)CPR/First AidMHS provides CPR/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.
All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI/FBI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children) and a 5-panel drug screen upon conditional offer of employment. Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB or evidence of a TB test done previously and in good standing.
Company DescriptionMental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.