Mental Health Tech- Evenings

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical/dental/vision plan

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Mental Health Technician for evening shifts at Austin Oaks Hospital, providing direct patient care under the charge nurse and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include crisis intervention and assisting with activities of daily living, with flexibility to work with varied populations including male and dually diagnosed adults.

Ideal candidates have CPR certification and at least one year of psychiatric experience; strong

Qualifications

CPR Certification is required.
One year psychiatric experience preferred.
Human behavior understanding including therapeutic relationships & processes, age-specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units caring for varied populations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct patient care

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

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