Evening Mental Health Technician — Crisis Care & Growth

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical/dental/vision plan

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Mental Health Technician for evening shifts at Austin Oaks Hospital, providing direct patient care under the charge nurse and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include crisis intervention and assisting with activities of daily living, with flexibility to work with varied populations including male and dually diagnosed adults.

Ideal candidates have CPR certification and at least one year of psychiatric experience; strong

Qualifications

• CPR Certification is required.
• One year psychiatric experience preferred.
• Human behavior understanding including therapeutic relationships & processes, age-specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units caring for varied populations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct patient care

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Mental Health Technician for evening shifts at Austin Oaks Hospital, providing direct patient care under the charge nurse and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include crisis intervention and assisting with activities of daily living, with flexibility to work with varied populations including male and dually diagnosed adults.

Ideal candidates have CPR certification and at least one year of psychiatric experience; strong