Mental Health Technician - Central State Hospital

Job Description:

Central State Hospital is looking to fill full-time MHT positions for the 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shift and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

• Three 12-hour shifts/week
• Every other weekend off (Additional $1.00 on weekends)
• Base pay starting at $15.90 per hour
• Shift differential (10% hourly wage increase from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and 12% hourly wage increase from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• On-the-job training
• Experience is a plus, but not required

(Ask us about Part-time positions)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Mental Health Technician provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs.

Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately uses equipment, escorts and transports patients, carries out treatment plans for patients, utilizes therapeutic communication, and works within hospital and departmental standards of practice and care.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. The position is a continuous job posting.

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Valid driver’s license

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Time Type: Full time