Inpatient Mental Health Technician: Crisis Intervention

Universal Health Services; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO & time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Employee Assistance Program

Employee events

Impact on patient lives

Free meals

Career development

Job summary

The Horsham Clinic is seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our inpatient team in Ambler, PA. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, contribute to a safe, therapeutic milieu, and support daily activities for diverse patient populations.

Qualifying candidates have at least 2 years in addiction or inpatient psychiatric settings, a relevant degree, and strong teamwork, communication, and crisis-management skills. CPR training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's Degree preferred; High School Diploma or recognized GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction or inpatient psychiatric health setting required.
• CPR training preferred.
• Proficiency in computer-based skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient and environmental safety by conducting unit safety checks and patient rounds observations.
• Closely monitor patients on special observation status; report and record behavioral changes.
• Provide Registered Nurse with patient information to assist them in daily evaluation and planning of patient care.
• Assist patients with ADL's, assist with meals and escorting patients as needed
• Perform patient vitals throughout the day and record data
• Perform search for contraband items; sort and organize patient belongings
• Ensure patients and environmental safety per monitoring processes, e.g., Unit Safety and Patient Rounds.
• Under the direction of the licensed professional, assist in provision of care as indicated in the interdisciplinary treatment/recovery plan.

Skills

Bachelor's/Associate degree

2+ years experience

CPR training

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Empathy/decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Horsham Clinic is seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians to join our inpatient team in Ambler, PA. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, contribute to a safe, therapeutic milieu, and support daily activities for diverse patient populations.

Qualifying candidates have at least 2 years in addiction or inpatient psychiatric settings, a relevant degree, and strong teamwork, communication, and crisis-management skills. CPR training is preferred.