Mental Health Tech - Ahc

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Mental Health Tech to join our team. In the MHT role, you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plans by providing care and close supervision of facility patients, documenting behavior, developing positive relationships with patients and co‑workers, following facility policies and procedures, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as necessary. The MHT acts as a role model by de‑escalating aggression, using active listening skills, maintaining appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.

Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154‑bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults, adolescents, and seniors, including a 60‑bed residential program for adolescents called The Crossings. For over 40 years, Alliance has served individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across Mississippi and Alabama.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Education:

High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Psychology, preferred not required.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources department and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skill sets and experience for the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best‑in‑class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.)

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