Mental Health Technician Adolescent/Child Unit - PT Days - 12-Hr Shifts

Havenwyck Hospital; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will perform essential patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with admissions and monitoring patients for safety. Your contributions will help create a therapeutic environment for individuals in need of behavioral health services. The position offers a part-time schedule with opportunities for career development and a rewarding work atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; prefer two years of college in psychology or related fields.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Monitor patients for aggressive behaviors and intervene as necessary.
• Provide care considering safety, patients' rights, and comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

De-escalation Techniques

Communication Skills

Monitoring Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college in psychology or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - PT Days - 24 hrs/week - 7:00am-7:30pm - every other weekend

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 illusions, 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.

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.
• Monitors safety issues regarding patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm.
• 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.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
• 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.