MHT - M-F Days - 7a-3p

UHS•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioral health issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS! Website: Psychiatric Care for Children and Teens | Pinnacle Pointe Hospital Position Summary: The Mental Health Technician is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of an RN. A responsibility may include driving a van for patient transport.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree or High School diploma plus clinical experience required.
Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
Implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of an RN
Driving a van for patient transport