Mental Health Tech (PCS): TEMP ASSIGNMENT (PREMIUM PAY) - Night Shift

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a temporary night shift at Havenwyck Hospital (a UHS facility) in Auburn Hills, MI. The role supports admitted patients under RN supervision, assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least three years of MHT/PCS experience in a behavioral health setting, and the ability to de-escalate potential aggression.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of current experience as a MHT/PCS in a behavioral health hospital.
• Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
• Employees must be in good standing to be considered for internal transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Monitor patients for verbal and non-verbal cues of aggression and de-escalate as needed.
• Provide care prioritizing safety, rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
• Report patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Work 3–12 hour shifts per week, 7:00PM–7:30AM, and every other weekend including holidays.

Skills

MHT experience

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

NOTE - Individuals employed by any UHS facility within the previous six (6) months are not eligible to apply for this position.

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes: assisting with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately. Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illnesses, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse. Will also assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis while providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment

HOURS/SCHEDULE: This is a TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (Option 1) not to exceed 6 months. Must work 3 – 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00PM-7:30AM and every other weekend to include holidays.

NEW RATES: $23.00

Duties and responsibilities, to include; but are not limited to:

• Follows instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and
  procedures
• Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illnesses,
  delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action,
  when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a
  therapeutic environment
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes
  the appropriate documentation.

What do our current Tech's value at Havenwyck Hospital & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a minimum of three years of current experience as a MHT/(PCS) in a behavioral health hospital.
• Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
• Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.