Compassionate Mental Health Technician - Acute Care Team

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. Kingwood Pines Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team.

You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling for patients ranging from preschool through geriatrics and work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes rounds, vital signs, emergency response, milieu management, group facilitation, and careful documentation in line with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related psychiatric care experience preferred.
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training must be completed prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe environment and conducts patient rounds with documentation.
• Takes vital signs as ordered.
• Responds to emergencies, de-escalates patients and follows seclusion/medical policies.
• Assists with milieu management and identifies safety concerns.
• Ensures unit schedules are followed and groups are conducted as posted.
• Performs searches and reports environmental hazards per policy.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Environmental monitoring

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

CPR Certification

Crisis Intervention training (HWC)

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. Kingwood Pines Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team.

You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling for patients ranging from preschool through geriatrics and work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes rounds, vital signs, emergency response, milieu management, group facilitation, and careful documentation in line with hospital policies.