Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.98 - $25.49 / hour
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You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Mental Health Technician functions as a member of the treatment team and accepts responsibilities for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation and assisting with behavior modification programs. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

• Maintains a safe environment and appropriate boundaries with patients and staff
• Must be able to work on any unit there is a need as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Documentation of patient’s well-being and location every 15 minutes or more frequently based on the patient’s condition
• Ability to provide activities, groups and able to document the patient’s participation in treatment activities

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Prefer either a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree
• Prefer at least one year of experience in the behavioral health field or healthcare setting OR
• One year of experience involving public contact which may have included providing care or guidance for children, elders or others; volunteer work in providing respite to caregivers; or leading youth groups
• Must exhibit quality communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• CPI certification within 30 days of hire

Southern Hills Hospital is a 260+ bed acute care hospital. We provide emergency and pediatric emergency services. Our facility also offers a behavioral health unit serving teens and adults, an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a dedicated orthopedic and spine unit. In addition, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center provides women with top level care with our OB-GYN, Level III NICU, diagnostic imaging and surgical services. We are also certified by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, in disease-specific areas.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
“Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Mental Health Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

• Maintains a safe environment and appropriate boundaries with patients and staff
• Must be able to work on any unit there is a need as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Documentation of patient’s well-being and location every 15 minutes or more frequently based on the patient’s condition
• Ability to provide activities, groups and able to document the patient’s participation in treatment activitie