Mental Health Technician Full Time - Nights

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Technician for full-time night shifts in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role involves performing routine patient care duties under supervision, assisting patients with their needs, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably some college education in psychology or related fields. The position offers competitive compensation and various benefits including tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care duties under supervision.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Monitor patients for aggressive behaviors and de-escalate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college in psychology or related fields

Job description

Mental Health Technician – FT Nights – 36 hrs/week – 7:00 PM‑7:30 AM – 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.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes assistance with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients for verbal and non‑verbal cues of potential aggressive behaviors and de‑escalating them. The technician reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognises differences between illustrations, delusions and hallucinations, monitors safety issues, takes action to prevent patient harm, and communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse. Assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior within a therapeutic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow instructions given by nursing leadership and as outlined in hospital policies and procedures.
• Report patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Report alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognise the differences between illustrations, delusions and hallucinations, monitor safety issues, and take action to prevent patient harm. Communicate these issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Provide care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and complete appropriate documentation.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and 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 (certain degrees/restrictions apply).
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related health fields.
• Experience dealing with emotionally disturbed patients preferred.
• Employees must be in good standing 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 fully support 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.