Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services; Oregon, Portland (IL, OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients with mental health needs. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting patients on their path to recovery, ensuring their safety and well-being while engaging them in positive behaviors. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment with a team of dedicated professionals, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Employee Stock Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Counseling Services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavior management strategies for psychiatric care.
• Ability to assist patients with ambulation and self-care.

Responsibilities

• Observe, escort, and monitor patients in a behavioral health setting.
• Provide basic nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Behavior Management Strategies

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hills has opportunities for Mental Health Technicians to join our team of great people!

We are looking for people who will be dedicated to serving our patients with a high quality of care. Come join a facility that believes in Hope, Health, and Healing!

Open Shifts: 3 - 12 hour shifts 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

How you will make an impact:

The Mental Health Technician:

• observes, escorts, and monitors patients
• reports observations to the Registered Nurse
• provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• assists patients with activities of daily living; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean environment
• engages patients in positive role models recovery oriented behaviors

Who We Are:

Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98-bed behavioral health hospital and Outpatient Services program in Portland, Oregon dedicated to healing patients' minds and bodies. We are part of Universal Health Services, a Fortune 500 large healthcare organization with over 400 acute care and behavioral health locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

At Cedar Hills Hospital, our team of board-certified psychiatrists, internal medicine and family physicians, licensed therapists, and dedicated nursing staff provide individualized, continuum of care treatment in a stigma-free environment for adults aged 18 and over.

We recruit for a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from a variety of academic, ethnic, cultural, gender, and neurological backgrounds to apply.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay & benefit package including:
• Medical/dental/vision (multiple plan types available to suit coverage/cost preferences)
• 401k with 3% employer match
• Above-market Paid Time Off
• Shift differentials and on-call pay incentives
• Employee stock options
• Career development, leadership training, and promotion opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance up to $52,500
• Free counseling services through our EAP for employees and family members

New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self care preferred. Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.

This is not a remote position - you must be located in the Portland area.

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.

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