Mental Health Technician - Full Time Nights

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, part of the Universal Health Services family, seeks a Mental Health Technician to join the inpatient treatment team in Temple, Texas. You will provide continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include following treatment interventions, noting changes in patients, and promptly communicating with the charge nurse to support care plans. Weekend and evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. CNA preferred. Degree in social work, recreational therapy, or related therapeutic discipline desirable.
• Experience: 1 year of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, CPR certification; weekend/overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment team interventions for each patient.
• Monitor and document changes in patient appearance, behavior, or progress.
• Communicate patient condition changes to charge nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

College degree in social work or therapy (desirable)

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

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 ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
• Utilizesound judgment during assessment andobserveand documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the charge nurse

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: None

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation. MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime, nights, and have flexible hours.

EEO Statement

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