Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Inpatient Psychiatry- Shep3/6 Shift: Variable Salary Range: Min $21.69 Mid $27.95 Max $34.20 Recruiter: Dom Breault JOB DESCRIPTION: The Mental Health Technician is a member of the interdisciplinary team on Inpatient Psychiatry whose duties include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, documentation, and managing emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager. Inpatient Psychiatry supports mental health constant observation on other floors in the hospital as needed. EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED required. AS or BS degree in mental health or human services related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: Patient care experience and experience with mental health preferred. SHIFTS: Full Time (36 hours per week) & Part Time (20 hours per week) available Day/Eve & Eve/Night Positions Additional Details: Must have full-time availability for first week of employment to attend orientations. This is a bargaining union position.