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Clive Behavioral

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Child/Adolescents

Clive Behavioral, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711

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Position Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Child and Adolescent Unit

will work five 8‑hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Various shifts are available: 3‑11:30pm or 11‑7:30am.

(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A‑5P)

Location Rockford Center is a 138‑bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

Position Summary In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well‑being of our patients.

Responsibilities

Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned

Participate in treatment planning

Assist in the admission process

Orient new patients to the unit and their program

Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions

Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar, or previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.

Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

CPR certification and completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.

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