MENTAL HEALTH TECH (NIGHTS)
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and are to report any changes in a patient's condition to a Registered Nurse.
Job description
Position Summary
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and are to report any changes in a patient's condition to a Registered Nurse.
The MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collecting and recording vital signs/symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities, appropriate and timely documentation of findings, and employing appropriate crisis techniques as needed.
The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT is to facilitate daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Degree or equivalent.
- One-year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental health signs/symptoms is preferred.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting.
- Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire and annually prior to working in a clinical setting.
- Must be able to identify and address the special needs for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and communicate with the patient.
- Ability to work as member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Able to work with patients at all levels of functional ability and from diverse backgrounds.
- Practices teamwork.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent
- One-year related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental health signs/symptoms preferred
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification required during new hire orientation
- Handle with Care training within 60 days of hire
- Verbal De-Escalation training within 60 days of hire
- Ability to identify and address special needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
- Ability to work as member of an interdisciplinary team
- Able to work with patients at all levels of functional ability and from diverse backgrounds
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.