Intake Mental Health Tech- Evenings
UHS
Summary
Mental Health Technicians Evenings 3p-11p, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
Job description
Position Summary
Mental Health Technicians Evenings 3p-11p, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu
- Perform crisis intervention
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience preferred
- Licensure/Certification: CPR Certification
- Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- CPR Certification
- One year prior psychiatric experience preferred
- Knowledge of human behavior including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.