Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health 7am-7pm PRN
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Technician provides care and close supervision of facility patients, documents behavior, and develops positive relationships with patients in order to implement treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as necessary.
Job description
Position Summary
Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while providing for the direct care, welfare, safety and security of patients with emotional and/or psychological disorders in collaboration with the treatment team, in compliance with JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and other performance improvement indicators and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to work, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, smoke breaks, and education activities and participate in their supervision and instruction as needed.
- Transport patients to and from medical appointments or other activities as directed.
- Maintain safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the patients, maintaining optimal physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene.
- Ensure that all assigned patients have an individualized crisis plan developed.
- Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
- Maintain collaboration with Admission Department to provide clinical support for initial screenings.
- Provide appropriate back up for assessments when there is need.
- Assess and ensure the needs of the patients are being met in relation to clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies; supervise personal hygiene tasks.
Shift Requirements
7am-7pm shift or 7pm-7am shift 12 Hour Shifts. Minimum (5) shifts per month.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelors Degree, preferred
- Minimum of 1 year(s) related experience
- Valid Driver's License
- CPI Certified
- Must be able to complete (5) day Hospital Orientation
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
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.