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Mental Health Technician
full-timeUniversity Heights

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Location

University Heights

Type

full-time

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GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

Multiple spots to fill for Genesis' new Youth Crisis Center - opening in 2026!

Shifts and schedules available:

  • 72 hours per pay / Day Shift (7am to 7:30pm)

  • 48 hours per pay / Day Shift (7am to 7:30pm)

  • 72 hours per pay / Night Shift (7pm to 7:30am)

  • 48 hours per pay / Night Shift (7pm to 7:30pm)

Overview of the position:

Assists the professional staff in providing diverse mental health/court diversion interventions for patients, participants and families. Leads prescribed group activities, gathers patients/participants for groups, marks attendance. Reports pertinent information to professional staff and supports care plans.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1.    Demonstrated competency in providing educational groups/discussions under the direction of professional staff.
2.    Demonstrated competency in providing   diversional groups under the direction of professional staff.
3.    Demonstrated competency in providing 1:1 under the direction of professional staff.
4.    Provides observations of patient/participant to professional/nursing staff to assist with evaluation of patient needs.
5.    Demonstrates competence in age specific patient care. 
6.    
7.    Competently monitors volunteers/speakers to assure appropriateness.
8.    Assists with student orientation and placement/internship.
9.    Successfully completes applicable Genesis Court Diversion Program competencies.
10.    With orientation able to assist with D.U.I. school, underage consumption programs, including the following of the 12 core functions under supervision of professional staff: screening, intake, orientation, crisis intervention, education, reports, and records keeping.
11.    Performs other functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    High school graduate or equivalent.  
2.    Minimum of a two-year mental health technician or related degree.
3.    Must be self-directed, able to manage multiple stimuli. 
4.    Must have excellent written and verbal skills to facilitate working with various team members and patient/participant age groups. 
5.    Must be able to perform assigned duties staying within this position’s scope of practice.
6.    Able to interpret a variety of instructions and have good organizational skills.


WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1.    Hear and interpret responses to evaluate progress. 
2.    Able to stand for one hour, sit for two hours. May need to bend twist, kneel, stoop and reach. 
3.    Able to deal with aggressive patients/participants both verbally and physically. 
4.    Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
5.    May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. 
 

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job .

Other facts

Tech stack
Mental Health Interventions,Group Activities,Patient Observation,Educational Groups,Crisis Intervention,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Teamwork,Age Specific Care,DUI School Assistance,Record Keeping,Volunteer Monitoring,Patient Care,Diversity Awareness,Self-Direction,Compassion

About Genesis Healthcare System

Genesis is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Southeastern Ohio. The system includes Genesis Hospital, a not-for-profit hospital in Zanesville; centers of excellence including Respiratory, Women’s & Children’s, Emergency & Trauma, Cancer Services; Neurosciences & Orthopedics; Center of Surgical Excellence; the Heart and Vascular Institute, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians; and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Affiliates of Genesis include Northside Pharmacies, Northside Oxygen & Medical Equipment Company, Genesis Community Ambulance Service, Genesis Children’s Center and more.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1901

What you'll do

  • The Mental Health Technician assists professional staff in providing mental health interventions and leads group activities for patients and families. They also report observations to support care plans and assist with educational and diversional groups.

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What does a Mental Health Technician do at Genesis Healthcare System?

As a Mental Health Technician at Genesis Healthcare System, you will: the Mental Health Technician assists professional staff in providing mental health interventions and leads group activities for patients and families. They also report observations to support care plans and assist with educational and diversional groups..

Why join Genesis Healthcare System as a Mental Health Technician?

Genesis Healthcare System is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Mental Health Technician position at Genesis Healthcare System remote?

The Mental Health Technician position at Genesis Healthcare System is based in University Heights, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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