Mental Health Tech (CNA) - Day Shift

Universal Health Services; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for Chamberlain

Loan forgiveness program

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Glen Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Technician to ensure patient safety and participate actively in the treatment team. You will provide continuous care and modeling for patients across ages, under RN supervision, with shifts from 7am to 3pm and rotating weekends.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, safety procedures, and compassionate patient interaction in a private mental health setting in Greenville, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
• Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related discipline preferred.
• Two years of related psychiatric care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety as part of the treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling.
• Work under RN supervision; adapt to units serving various ages.
• Possibility of overtime and varied hours.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Handle with Care

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide (preferred)

Social work/therapy-related degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Glen Oaks Hospital is a 54-bed private mental health hospital in a relaxed setting in Greenville, Texas. Our comfortable, homelike atmosphere is conducive to healing for the adults and seniors we treat. Our greatest asset is the staff, comprised of psychiatrists, professional nurses, social workers and therapists. These individuals work as a team to uphold Glen Oaks Hospital's reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve mental health and addiction problems. For over 40 years, Glen Oaks Hospital has been a leader in the field of mental health and chemical dependency care, and our staff is dedicated to researching the latest treatment approaches and applying this to our overall treatment philosophy.

The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. 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 preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Hours: 7am to 3pm, 5 shifts per week, rotating weekends

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nurse Aide preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care (HWC), Verbal De-escalation, and CPR before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.

May be required to work overtime and varied hours.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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.

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