Job description

Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH) is a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness.

Lake Behavioral Hospital is part of US HealthVest which is an innovative behavioral healthcare company that has redefined the psychiatric hospital space. There are nine hospitals throughout the United States within our hospital system.

If you want a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today!

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Position Summary: *
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing excellent patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through adults. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred; or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and Management of Aggressive Behavior training to within 90 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures. They may be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Additional Pay:
Excellent shift differential for PM and Overnight Shifts $2-$4 additional per hour!
Lake Behavioral Hospital *offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Type: * Full-time
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Free Psychiatric Training
• Free Parking
• Fun Activities and Incentives throughout the year!

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Rotating weekends

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Supplemental pay types: *

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Shift differential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

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