Compassionate Mental Health Technician (All Shifts)

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, a Universal Health Services facility, is hiring Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting. Responsibilities include supervision, safety, hygiene training, and aiding therapeutic activities for residents aged 5-17 and adults.

Multiple full-time shifts are available for child/adolescent and adult populations, with passive shift coverage and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's in psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric in-patient population is a plus.
• Must be able to work 8 hours standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for residents.
• Ensure residents safety and supervise hygiene and self-help skills.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Transport residents to medical appointments and ensure programming is followed.
• Report to Milieu Manager under Chief Nursing Officer.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to push/pull and lift up to 40

Ability to work with psychiatric in-pt

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, a Universal Health Services facility, is hiring Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care in a psychiatric inpatient setting. Responsibilities include supervision, safety, hygiene training, and aiding therapeutic activities for residents aged 5-17 and adults.

Multiple full-time shifts are available for child/adolescent and adult populations, with passive shift coverage and strong benefits.