Holly Hill Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and mental health services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Holly Hill Hospital has been equipping patients with the skills needed to return to their communities healthier and happier for nearly 40 years. Building on that solid history, we are here to help you or your loved one get back on the path to wellness. Our staff of clinicians have many years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction, providing support to patients, their families and the community at large. At both our children's and adult campus, our treatment model provides all of our patients with the coping skills they need to thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Technician will assist in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team. The Mental Health Technician will also assist with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient's level of growth & development.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
• Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.
• Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
• Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
• Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
• Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
• Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education/experience.
• Prefer bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.

Experience:

• Prefer one year's experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current North Carolina Driver's License
• Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)
• CPI Certification

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