MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN: PSYCH (MUPC) - FULL TIME ONLY

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: Full-time only, both 8 and 12 hour shift options available
*We do NOT currently have any PRN or part-time openings
Department: Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC)
Salary Range: $16.68/hour - $25.83/hour (final salary based on work experience)
+$0.75/hour permanent premium pay
+$2.00/hour for evenings and nights
+$2.00/hour for weekends OR +$4.00/hour for Weekend Program

ABOUT MUPC

* Provide short-term crisis stabilization and intensive inpatient services to adults, adolescents, and children.

* Work in a newly renovated facility with state-of-the-art safety features.

* We provide special training in non-violent crisis intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute).

* We offer special training in behavioral therapy, therapeutic communication, group skills, and more!

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Mental Health Techs in our Assessment, Adult, or Pediatrics units. As a vital member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients, helping them on their journey to wellness. We value individuals who possess a keen eye for detail, as you'll be reporting and recording patient behaviors and physical changes. Your warmth and empathy will shine as you engage with patients, participating in treatment activities that contribute to their ongoing rehabilitation. Your ability to remain composed during crises will be put to the test, as you respond to various emergency situations to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the community. Join us in making a real difference by providing essential nursing care and daily support to our patients, promoting their well-being with every action. If you're ready to be part of a team that changes lives, apply now to embark on this rewarding journey with MU Health Care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Report and record observable changes in patient behavior and physical condition.
• Interact with patients as a part of the treatment plan, including social, recreational and treatment activities in order to provide continuing treatment and rehabilitation.
• Respond to, and participate in, crisis interventions (assaultive/resistive behavior, suicide attempts, medical emergencies, etc.) in order to assure safety of patients, staff, and the general public. Ability to perform such techniques as Basic Life Support (BLS) and crisis prevention interventions in such situations.
• Perform basic nursing care and provide general daily care of patients.
• Perform grooming and hygiene (including dressing, bathing, toileting and feeding) for patients unable to do so.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One of the following:

* Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course within ninety (90) days; or

* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or

* Experience with direct patient care such as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or

* Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within ninety (90) days, an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program; or

* Nursing licensure candidate who was unsuccessful on the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or

* Completion of a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.

Completion of an above qualifications pathway, including patient care experience or a supervised clinical log, within ninety (90) days is a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.