Psych Tech (Temp Assignment - 8 weeks)
UHS
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Tech (Mental Health Tech - RBT certified preferred) to join our healthcare team. The Mental Health Tech serves as an active member of the clinical staff; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; assures patient participation in program activities; and performs technical/patient care duties relative to patient's health and safety.
Job description
Shifts Available
Days (7am - 7pm), rotating weekends; Nights (7pm - 7am), rotating weekends. Must work 36 hours week. Temporary assignment is 8 weeks. The temporary assignment may be extended additional weeks based on organizational needs.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough assessments of patients' mental and physical health, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
- Monitors patients during the required 15-minute checks.
- Conducts vital signs.
- Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
- Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
- Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
- Manage group of patients in outside activities; i.e., smoke breaks, outings, walks, meals, and group study.
- Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive behavior per facility guidelines
- Recognizes signs of impaired social interaction and motivates patients toward desired cooperation
- Teaches alternatives to destructive behavior
Skills and Competencies
- Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting is required.
- Knowledge of aliment-related issues affecting mental health is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective patient interaction.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion that involve understanding and care for patients.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Some college preferred
- Must have experience working with patients at least one year in a behavioral health setting
- Prefer experience with adolescents or children
- Must maintain current CPR certification
- RBT certification highly desirable
- Must have ability to apply de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to ensure safety for patients and staff
- Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors
- Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment
- Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards
- Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting is required
- Knowledge of aliment-related issues affecting mental health is a plus
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective patient interaction
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion that involve understanding and care for patients
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.