Mental Health Technician (PRN)
UHS
Summary
River Park Hospital is hiring for Per Diem Mental Health Technicians (MHTs). River Park Hospital is a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit.
Job description
Mental Health Technician Opportunity
River Park Hospital is hiring for Per Diem Mental Health Technicians (MHTs). River Park Hospital is a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
- Assure and improve quality care by facilitating the patient and family's right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care
- Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information
- Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes
- Conduct patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status
- Interact in a therapeutic manner to decrease crisis within the patient care setting
- Demonstrate respect and understanding for patients, peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred
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.