Mental Health Technician - Day

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

PTO 6.46 hours biweekly

Life Insurance

Disability (STD/LTD)

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support daily patient care across children, adolescents and adults. The role emphasizes safety, engagement in activities, and adherence to the hospital's Service Excellence Program.

The technician conducts rounds to monitor patient safety, assists with grooming, and participates in groups and activities to promote a therapeutic milieu, aligned with the facility's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
• Demonstrates awareness of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Participates or facilitates in assigned groups and activities.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu; provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Assists patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.

Skills

Patient safety

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Group activities participation

Personal grooming assistance

Engages in patient activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences or related field

Job description

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance and much more

Benefit Highlights

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance and much more

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems.

As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Mental Health Technician position.

The Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician is an important role at Forest View Hospital. They carry out daily routines of patient care, engage in patient activities, and help keep our patients safe. This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence Program.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety. Documents according to policies.
• Demonstrates awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Participates or facilitates in assigned groups and activities.
• Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Assists patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.

Schedule

12 Hour shifts (Day Shift-7:00am-7:30pm)

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

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors’ degree in Human Sciences or related experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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