Mental Health Technician Child/Adolescent Unit -PT Nights - 12-Hr Shifts
Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Mental Health Technician - Child/Adolescent - PT Nights - 24
hrs/week - 7:00pm-7:30am - every other weekend
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital s a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed
psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills,
Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate
behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It
is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength,
confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they
may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing
self-care for the rest of their lives.
For more information, please visit us at
www.havenwyckhospital.com
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, to include; but are not limited
to:
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.
If you would like to learn more about this position before
applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+
Subsidiaries
Free Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program (for some degrees/restrictions
apply)
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and
UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most
rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort,
and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most
vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are
never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers
that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the
industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in
your career. There are very robust continuing education options and
opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement
with UHS.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of
hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and
performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed
Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in
2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes
ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700
employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating
acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient
facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance
offering, a physician network and various related
Qualifications
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.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of
mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available
to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal
opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit
to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success.
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and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching
skill set and experience with the best possible career path at
UHS
and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter
or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g.,
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