An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a Mental Health Tech in the Behavioral Medicine Department awaits YOU!!!!
St. Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.
St. Mary Mercy Hospital is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. St. Mary Mercy has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.
Delivers patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Meets and interviews clients; provides didactic groups focusing on the treatment of mental illness in the Department of Behavioral Medicine. Interacts with individuals, families, and groups. Assists multidisciplinary team in facilitating discharge planning and aftercare. Writes progress notes. Participates in the master treatment plan. Helps clients establish goals and objectives. Helps educate clients in various aspects of mental health in order to facilitate recovery.
Associate degree or 60 hours of education in human services field preferred. (nursing, psychology, social work). Previous experience working as a mental health tech required. Certified Addictions Counselor 1 (CAC-1) and/or Social work Tech preferred. Experience in Mental Health/Substance Abuse services preferred. BCLS and CPI Required. Experience running didactic groups with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.