Compassionate Mental Health Technician - Day Shift (FT)

Universal Health Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI, a Universal Health Services facility, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for full-time day shifts (36 hours/week). The role includes supporting admissions, discharges and transfers, monitoring patient safety, and assisting with daily living activities while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates typically have a High School Diploma or GED, with prefered college coursework in psychology or related fields, and experience with

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation.
• Monitors patients and de-escalates potential aggression; reports alterations in sensory perceptual images to the RN.
• Provides patient care that prioritizes safety, rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
• Communicates issues to the Registered Nurse and follows hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs routine patient care duties under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Prefer a minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields

Job description

Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI, a Universal Health Services facility, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for full-time day shifts (36 hours/week). The role includes supporting admissions, discharges and transfers, monitoring patient safety, and assisting with daily living activities while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates typically have a High School Diploma or GED, with prefered college coursework in psychology or related fields, and experience with