Mental Health Technician jobs in Mississippi
Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Mental Health Technician - (As needed)
- Parkwood Behavioral Health System
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Branch, MS
OTHER
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Responsibilities:Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):
Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.
We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/
Mental Health Technician - PRN (As Needed)
The Mental Health Technician who will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
Benefit Highlights:- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
Education:High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:CPR Certification
Skills:Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. - 25 Days Ago
Mental Health Therapist
- Region 8 Mental Health
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Brookhaven, MS
FULL_TIME
- We are currently searching for dedicated clinical professionals to provide compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals with a mental health, intellectual/developmental disability or substance ...
- 3 Days Ago
Mental Health Therapist
- Region 8 Mental Health
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Hazlehurst, MS
FULL_TIME
- We are currently searching for dedicated clinical professionals to provide compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals with a mental health, intellectual/developmental disability or substance ...
- 5 Days Ago
Mental Health Therapist
- Region 8 Mental Health
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Brandon, MS
FULL_TIME
- We are currently searching for dedicated clinical professionals to provide compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals with a mental health, intellectual/developmental disability or substance ...
- 2 Months Ago
Crisis Technician
- Region 8 Mental Health
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Brookhaven, MS
FULL_TIME
- Crisis Technician- Full Time - Brookhaven, MS. Candidates must possess High School Diploma or GED. And a valid Mississippi Driver's License. Duties will include assisting consumers in all areas of phy...
- 20 Days Ago
Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation Technician
- Region 8 Mental Health
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Brandon, MS
FULL_TIME
- Adult Psychosocial Rehabilitation TechnicianCandidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Mississippi Driver's License. Duties will include the operation of a 15 passenger van to tr...
- 19 Days Ago
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Mental Health Technician
- Adventist Health Nw
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Vallejo, CA
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Mental Health Technician
- Red River Youth Academy
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Norman, OK
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Mental Health Technician
- WMC Health
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Port Jervis, NY
- Job Details: Summary: Job Summary: The Mental Health Technician assists in the provision of nursing care assigned patien...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health Technician
- HCA
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Jasper, TN
- Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician you want with your current emplo...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health Technician
- Regions Hospital
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Saint Paul, MN
- Job Description Regions Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians. Regions Hospital is the largest provider of inpati...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health Technician
- Applied Behavioral Services
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West Chester, OH
- Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization?Do you want to join a fast-growing...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health Technician
- Recovery Solutions
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Hollywood, FL
- Compensation Range: $ - $ / hour You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mental Health Technician
- Rogers Behavioral Health
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Oconomowoc, WI
- Job Description Job Description Looking to make a difference in mental healthcare? Join us as a Mental Health Technician...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Mississippi
Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.
In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake.
Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Mental Health Technician jobs
$31,599 to $39,769
Most Popular Cities in Mississippi for Mental Health Technician Jobs
What does a Mental Health Technician do?
Mental Health Technician in Stamford, CT
Mental health technicians help in the coordination of mental health care services, help in the assessment of patients, monitoring of patients, documenting patients care, assisting patients to bath or use the toilet, and also help to identify the special needs of patients.
October 17, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Lorain, OH
Performs a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to clients/patients receiving treatment within the Maricopa Integrated Health System. The client/patient population carries a primary or secondary mental health diagnosis and is 18 years of age or older.
November 14, 2019
Mental Health Technician in Albuquerque, NM
Behavioral Health Technicians will help with resident meal preparation.
November 14, 2019