Mental Health Technician

A 64-bed adult psychiatric facility, Lasting Hope Recovery Center is a place of healing. All of the rooms are private. At Lasting Hope Recovery Center, patients find comfort and a team of caring professionals working for them. Often, mental illness and substance abuse occur at the same time. CHI Health Lasting Hope Recovery Center offers an entire range of treatment and prevention services to meet the needs of patients experiencing both challenges. Treatment is built on personal strengths and support systems that treat individuals experiencing these illnesses.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will be a vital and invaluable support to both the front and back office functions of our Behavioral Health department. You will work closely with psychiatrists, patients, and the care management team to ensure smooth operations, facilitate quality medication management, and contribute to clinical problem-solving. Every day, you'll provide essential direct patient care, including basic medication triage, support services, and vital sign monitoring. You'll also manage critical front office responsibilities such as reception, patient registration, insurance/copay processing, and telephone communications. Additionally, you'll handle important back office tasks like refill requests, assisting with injections, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact patient recovery, contribute to a therapeutic environment through trauma-informed care, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Schedule:

This position requires working 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, with every third weekend and rotating holidays.

• High School Diploma or GED with at least one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification upon hire.
• First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field.
• One (1) year of experience specifically in the Behavioral Health field beyond the minimum requirement.
• Graduate of a Psychiatric Assistant and Nurse Aide training program.