Intake Mental Health Tech- Evenings

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking Mental Health Technicians for evenings to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse in Austin, Texas.

The role supports a safe, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and assistance with activities of daily living, with flexibility to serve diverse adult populations across units.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of psychiatric experience is preferred.
• CPR certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living and be flexible for reassignment to units.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct patient care

Empathy

Therapeutic relationships

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

About Austin Oaks Hospital

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

Position Summary

Mental Health Technicians Evenings 3p-11p, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience

One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

CPR Certification. Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.