Mental Health Technician Full Time - Days

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(K) match

Career development

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan program

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Mental Health Technician for a full-time day shift (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) 36 hours per week, with every-other-weekend schedule. You will assist with admissions, monitoring, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include de-escalation, reporting changes to nurses, and supporting daily living activities while upholding patient rights and comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health or related fields.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows instructions from nursing leadership and hospital procedures.
• Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Monitors alterations in sensory perceptual imagery and reports to nursing staff.
• Provides care with safety, patient rights and a therapeutic environment.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers and completes documentation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - FT Days - 36 hrs/week - 7:00 AM-7:30 PM - every other weekend

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital s 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.

For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.com

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.

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.

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


• Student Loan Repayment Program (for some degrees/restrictions apply)


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and 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. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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.