Evening Mental Health Technician — Inpatient Care

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx plan

401(k) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas seeks a Mental Health Technician for the evening shift to provide direct patient care under the charge nurse, maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu and assisting with activities of daily living. The role requires flexibility to work with varied patient populations including male adults and those with dual diagnoses.

CPR certification is preferred and one year of psychiatric experience is valued.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required or preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric settings is valued.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships and manage behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu on the unit.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and crisis intervention as needed.
• Be flexible to work with varied populations including male adults and dual-diagnosis patients.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Universal Health Services’ Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas seeks a Mental Health Technician for the evening shift to provide direct patient care under the charge nurse, maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu and assisting with activities of daily living. The role requires flexibility to work with varied patient populations including male adults and those with dual diagnoses.

CPR certification is preferred and one year of psychiatric experience is valued.