Mental Health - Behavioral Security Technician MHT

BENEFITS:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs

• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• New Pet Insurance Discount available

• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.

• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts

• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)

• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund

• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!

• In-facility education programs and more!

Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand new, state of the art, 64 bed acute psychiatric hospital located in Sumter, South Carolina. We believe in helping people regain their life and live it to the fullest!

We are located at 3180 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29180 - visit us online at www.midlandsbehavioralhealth.com

• Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Position Summary:

The Mental Health/Behavioral Security Technician works in harmony with the nursing staff to provide care for our patients. They monitor patients that are deemed by hospital staff to qualify for inpatient treatment services. The Mental Health/Behavioral Security Technician ensures the safety of patients and those in proximity. In addition, the Mental Health/Behavioral Security Technician is responsible for:

• Monitoring patient interactions, safety, and providing therapeutic assistance

• Monitors equipment, the environment, and ensures potentially dangerous conditions are mitigated immediately

• Uses verbal and physical techniques to de-escalate or intervene during crisis

• Assists with maintaining medical records

• Provides clerical support

• Direct patient care

• Assists in patient data collection

• Performs medical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Current, valid CPR/BLS Certification

• Minimum of one-year experience working directly with the mentally ill and/or substance addicted population (preferred)

• Reliable transportation required