Intake Mental Health Technician - Sunday to Tuesday, EO Wednesday 7pm to 7:30am
This position will be working in the Assessment and Referral (Intake Department)
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is GROWING... and seeking more GREAT team members to help our patients on their journey of recovery. We are currently seeking experienced Mental Health Technicians for our graveyard shift.
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and will be responsible for the following duties:
- Take vitals of incoming potential patients
- Complete required filing of intake and admissions paperwork
- Occasional receptionist duties as needed
- Oversee appropriate care of potential patients while in intake and admission area
- De-escalate situations with clients and patients
- Assisting patients to unit as necessary
- Oversee cleanliness of intake and admissions area
- Verify compliance with corporate and national standards of appropriate documentation and patient care during assigned shift
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- Outstanding Customer Service skills required
- Minimum one (1) year related experience preferred (Hospital)
- Ability to work well in crisis situations
- Use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration of compassion and respect for staff and patients
- Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard.
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!
This package includes Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a very generous PTO plan and more!