Mental Health Technician (CNA) - Part Time / Day Shift

Universal Health Services; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Glen Oaks Hospital in Greenville, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join its dedicated team. The MHT will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patient safety while providing continuous care and supervision. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in psychiatric patient care.

The role offers flexibility with 16 hours per week on the day shift. Glen Oaks Hospital is part of Universal Health Services, a respected provider in healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have related experience in psychiatric patient care.
• Knowledge of mental illness and treatment techniques preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and provide continuous care.
• Work directly under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide supervision and support to patients of varied ages.

Skills

Patient care techniques

Role modeling

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Degree in social work or related field 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 almost 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: 16 hours per week. Day shift: 6:45am to 3:15pm, varied days

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant 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 flexible hours.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.

EEO Statement

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