Rocky Top Behavioral Health·Alabaster, Alabama
The Mental Health Technician supports nursing staff by maintaining a therapeutic environment and performing direct patient care activities. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, performing safety checks, and documenting vital signs and observations.
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If so, Diversicare invites you to apply.
We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace.
Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence, which we extend to all those we are privileged to serve.
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Full Time Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Tuition Reimbursement Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time Long and Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Referral Bonuses DiversICARE - employee hardship fund Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 48 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in five states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States.
Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their needs.
It is Diversicare’s Mission to “Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.” We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards.
We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace.
Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence.
Our Service Standards are in place to offer support.
They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm, caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and each other.
Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the Diversicare Difference. #BSC123
Develop key relationships within assigned Key Accounts and manage external aspects of patient referrals and admissions Communicate with customers to determine services and care that best meet their needs, for the right care in the right place at the right time Efficiently and effectively collaborate with referral sources and Center teams to assess patient needs for compatibility with Center clinical capabilities Thoroughly educate customers and understand customer expectations to provide a positive experience, meet or exceed expectations, and to help reduce unnecessary rehospitalizations Help facilitate smooth patient and resident transitions Develop and manage Account assignments in key market segments as determined with sales manager (eg physician groups, hospital(s), Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and community contacts) Collaborate with referral sources and team members to facilitate open communication Develop and maintain strong relationships with Decision Makers, Decision Influencers, and other Contacts as possible and appropriate OTHER JOB DEMANDS: Ability to work with individuals at all levels both within the organization and with outside contacts. Adequate computer skills for required data entry, reports and communication. Have or develop an understanding of financial options for Skilled Nursing coverage in order to explain options to potential patients/ residents and family members. Comply with HIPPA as this position may have access to protected health information in the resident’s clinical and financial records to conduct job duties.
Bachelors Degree Sales experience of five years in the healthcare industry, preferably long term care Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. (EOE)
Candidates must be high school graduates or equivalent, with a preference for Certified Nursing Assistants. Experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting and crisis intervention skills are preferred.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.