Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
The Night Shift PRN Mental Health Technician:
Job description
Responsibilities
The Night Shift PRN Mental Health Technician:
- observes, escorts, and monitors patients
- reports observations to the Registered Nurse
- provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
- assists patients with activities of daily living; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean environment
- engages patients in positive role models recovery-oriented behaviors
PRNs are required to work 4 shifts per month minimum.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self-care preferred. Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
Must have current AHA BLS CPR
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current AHA BLS CPR certification
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies for psychiatric and/or substance use disorders
- Ability to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans
- Knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self-care (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.