Temp Behavioral Health Technician Job at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, New Kent, VA

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  • Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents
  • New Kent, VA

Job Description

Responsibilities

Temp (6 Months) Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) - Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.

Full-Time: 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hr shifts available.

Our regular shifts are:

  • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
  • 3:00 pm - 7:00 am
  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Rotating Weekends for all shifts
  • We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.
  • Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday

Job Description & Essential Duties:

  • Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
  • Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed
  • Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions
  • Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
  • Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
  • Assist in management of aggressive behavior
Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
  • Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred

Successful candidates must also be able to :

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
  • Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
  • Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
  • Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits:

  • Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!!
  • Please note that you will not accrue PTO or be eligible for benefits in this position.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free meals!

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Rotating shift, Monday to Friday, All shifts,

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