Adult Psychiatric Technician: Safe Care & Support

Universal Health Services; Byron Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital, a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Technician to support safety and emotional needs of patients and assist with admissions and rounds.

You will work the Day shift (7am–7:30pm), participate in groups, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu. CPR certification is preferred; a high school diploma is required; opportunities for education are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Human Services preferred but not required.
• CPR certification (can obtain after hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing assessment of safety and emotional needs of patients.
• Understand and apply treatment plan elements for assigned patients and provide individualized care.
• Assist patients with personal grooming and hygiene as appropriate to age and needs.
• Participate in groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu; use de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Conduct rounds every 15 minutes (or sooner) to ensure patient safety.
• Assist the RN with admissions, discharges, taking vitals, searches, and unit orientation.

Skills

CPR certified

Patient safety

Psychiatric experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Human Services

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Psychiatric Mental Health Technician position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description:

Psychiatric Mental Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor. This includes:

• Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
• Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.
• Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Making rounds on patients, including documenting every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
• Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.

Benefit Highlights:

· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

· 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match

· Employee Stock Purchase Program

· Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

· Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development:

· Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership

· Tuition reimbursement assistance program

· Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University

· Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!

· HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Hours and Location:

Full-Time, 7am to 7:30pm for Day Shift. Schedule includes every other weekend.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required
• CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred

If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at [e-mail]

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