Mental Health Tech
UHS
Summary
Mental Health Technicians are responsible for direct patient care. Provides for psychosocial needs of patients. Performs various non-nursing functions. Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization's mission, vision and values.
Job description
Position Description
Mental Health Technicians are responsible for direct patient care. Provides for psychosocial needs of patients. Performs various non-nursing functions. Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization's mission, vision and values.
- Performs data collection accurately and promptly.
- Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly.
- Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
- Provide care that is related to the patient's needs and well-being.
- Participates in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the individual needs of the patient.
- Completes all work assignments under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
- Reports abnormal data findings promptly.
- Implements the interventions from the plan of care, as assigned.
- Documents data collection, tasks performed and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift.
- Accurately and appropriately demonstrates restraint use and Handle with Care techniques.
Qualifications
Education requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.
Work experience requirements: Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.
Required licenses/certifications/courses: BLS certification. Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire. Maintains a valid SC driver's license for patient transport, where applicable.
Must have one of the following requirements:
- Current SC CNA certification
- Current Medical Assistant certification
- Current EMT certification
- Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain current enrollment in nursing program
- Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting
- BLS certification
- Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire
- Valid SC driver's license for patient transport, where applicable
- Current SC CNA certification OR Current Medical Assistant certification OR Current EMT certification OR Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain current enrollment in nursing program OR Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
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.