Day Shift Mental Health Tech - Temp (3-12s)

Universal Health Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a temporary assignment up to six months. The role involves assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers, monitoring patients, and de-escalating potential aggressive behavior under RN supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least three years of experience as an MHT/PCS in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of current experience as a MHT/PCS in a behavioral health hospital.
• Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and procedures.
• Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illnesses, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a temporary assignment up to six months. The role involves assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers, monitoring patients, and de-escalating potential aggressive behavior under RN supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least three years of experience as an MHT/PCS in a behavioral health setting.