MENTAL HEALTH TECH (NIGHTS)

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

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Technician in Sherman, Texas to join the treatment team. The role entails providing continuous patient care and supervision to patients of all ages, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate should have a High School degree or equivalent, with a preference for knowledge in psychiatric patient care techniques. Training in BLS and crisis management is required, focusing on creating a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental health signs/symptoms is preferred.
• BLS course required during new hire orientation.
• Training in Verbal De-Escalation techniques must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Conduct visual observations and collect vital signs.
• Establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques

Communication with patients

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and are to report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse. MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collecting and recording vital signs and symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities, appropriately and timely documentation of findings, and employing appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT is to facilitate daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and are to report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse. MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collecting and recording vital signs and symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities, appropriately and timely documentation of findings, and employing appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT is to facilitate daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• None required. One-year related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental health signs/symptoms is preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Handle with Care, and Verbal De‑Escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire and annually prior to working in a clinical setting. Additional training to be completed with respective timeline.
• Must be able to identify and address the special needs for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and communicate with the patient. Ability to work as member of an interdisciplinary team. Able to work with patients at all levels of functional ability and from diverse backgrounds. Practices teamwork.

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.