Do you have the career opportunities as a Mental Health Technician you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Psychiatric Center a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At RPC we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

We strive to provide the best possible care to our patients.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the RPC family! We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Mental Health Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!

The MHT provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environmental/instrumentation, and other health care members. The MHT is a safety champion, milieu manager, and preceptor for new MHT's. The MHT functions as a member of the therapeutic team within limits as designated by the policies and procedures of RPC.

About this unit:

This is a 10 bed inpatient trauma unit treating individuals 18 and over who have trauma-related symptoms and diagnoses. The therapeutic approach of the program varies according to individual needs, with a focus on stabilization and trauma resolution utilizing evidence-based approaches, especially interventions which promote growth and empowerment, validate and offer insight, and move patients forward with the least re-traumatizing approach. A combination of treatment approaches are utilized.

Responsibilities:

• The MHT provides and documents on patient care and observes patient behaviors based on the nursing process, established hospital policies and procedures, unit specific policies and procedures, and/or Standards of Care/Practice.
• Assists in the coordination of nursing/psychiatric care provided in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Functions as a Safety Champion and Milieu Manager, serves on MHT Council.

This is a 10 bed inpatient trauma unit treating individuals 18 and over who have trauma-related symptoms and diagnoses. The therapeutic approach of the program varies according to individual needs, with a focus on stabilization and trauma resolution utilizing evidence-based approaches, especially interventions which promote growth and empowerment, validate and offer insight, and move patients forward with the least re-traumatizing approach. A combination of treatment approaches are utilized.

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What you will do in this role:

• Under direction of RN, Team Charge Nurse, Unit Manager or Medical Staff provides nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients in psychiatric hospital and participates in treatment programs.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge/Professional Licensure/Registration/Certifications:

• Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant preferred
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) required upon hire or within 90 days of hire

Experience:

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is a leading healthcare provider with over 31.2 million patient encounters a year at locations in 21 states including the UK. We care about our community! HCA has been continually named one of Ethisphere's most ethical company's in the world since 2010. In 2018, HCA spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.