Mental Health Technician
Compass Health Network

Job Info

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Compensation: $17.50/hr

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

The team of Mental Health Technicians provide quality psychiatric nursing care. Our approach is centered on interventions designed to provide appropriate care for each individual consumer and to assist them in reaching goals demonstrated in their specialized wellness plan. Clients range in age from preadolescents (3-12), adolescents (13-17) and adults 18 and older, including geriatrics. In order to thrive in this role you must be comfortable working closely with people who have acute behavioral health needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC

* Provides age appropriate care for psychiatric patients
* Requires bending, lifting, and transporting patients
* Possesses skills to provide patient groups
* Completes a minimum of 52 educational activities per year
* Provides feedback to focus on enhancing patient care in peer evaluations
* Acts as a preceptor and mentor to new employees as needed
* Participates on interdisciplinary team by providing patient information and recommendations to the
Treatment Team
* Communicates appropriately with patients and co-workers

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School/GED preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one (1) year of psychiatric or nursing experience preferred

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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