Job Description

Mental Health Technician - Full Time

As a Mental Health Worker at Merit Health Rankin, you'll function as a interdisciplinary team - providing quality care to our patients. Our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and up to $10k student loan repayment assistance.

Requirements: 

Must be able to read and write the equivalent of eighth grade English Completion of program for nursing assistance is strongly preferred Completion of some post-secondary education in therapeutic or social services discipline is strongly preferred 

About the job:

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient and address these individually and through psycho-education groupsLeads daily educational groups focused on essential skills patients need to manage their illness as well as their social environmentDocuments patient participation, progress and changes in condition, contributes to the formulation of individualized plans of treatment, and performs regular assessment of patient progress to ensure maximum therapeutic benefitAssists in chart maintenance, environment of care, patient care and transportation as neededWorks under the direction of licensed nursing staff

 

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Merit Health Rankin is a 134-bed community-oriented hospital located in Brandon, Mississippi. We are easily accessible from both Interstate 20 and Highway 80, and offer a wide range of diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic services, including an 18-bed senior care program (geriatric psychiatry), ambulatory care center and rehabilitation and sports medicine programs.

Our staff consists of more than 300 healthcare professionals and physicians including specialists in the areas of general surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, ophthalmology, radiology, plastic surgery, podiatry and neurosurgery.

We are dedicated to serving as a healthcare resource for our community - that's why we offer seminars and screenings to the community throughout the year.