Mental Health Technician Full Time - Nights- Child/ADOL
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes assisting with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
Job description
Position Summary
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes assisting with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
Will also assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis while providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follows instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and procedures
- Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations
- Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm
- Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse
- Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment
- Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields
- Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred
- Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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.