Mental Health Tech - PRN
UHS
Summary
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs.
Job description
Position Summary
The Mental Health Technician - PRN functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
- Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
- Communicate changes in patient's condition to the charge nurse
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable
- Minimum one (1) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
- Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required
- Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation
- MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime, nights, and have flexible hours
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.