Child & Adolescent Mental Health Technician — Nights (FT)

Universal Health Services; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 402,000 - 513,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician for nights (36 hours weekly, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, every other weekend). You will support patient care under RN supervision, helping create a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges/transfers, monitoring agitation, de-escalation, and reporting changes. You will assist daily living activities while upholding patients' rights and comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Monitor patients for verbal/non-verbal cues and intervene to de-escalate when needed.
• Report changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.

Skills

Verbal communication

Empathy

De-escalation

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college (psychology/health fields)

Job description

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician for nights (36 hours weekly, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, every other weekend). You will support patient care under RN supervision, helping create a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges/transfers, monitoring agitation, de-escalation, and reporting changes. You will assist daily living activities while upholding patients' rights and comfort.