Mental Health Technician (MHT) | Full-Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Education Assistance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians for the Nursing Department. This full-time MHT role supports a treatment team, delivering continuous patient care under RN supervision and participating in community group activities.

The position favors candidates with a healthcare-related Bachelor's degree and CPR certification. The shift is PM (3:00 PM–11:30 PM).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• 6 months of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Successful completion of behavioral management training including de-escalation and restraint.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling for patients from adolescent to geriatrics.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide treatment activities including conducting community groups.

Skills

CPR certification

Psychiatric patient care

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians for the Nursing Department. We are looking for Mental Health Professionals. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to work with a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatrics. Mental Health Technicians work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for providing treatment activities to the patient, which includes conducting community groups.

FULL-TIME SHIFTS ARE:

PM shift - 3:00PM- 11:30PM

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare or related field, preferred.

Experience:

• 6 months of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• CPR certification required. Successful completion of the hospital's designated behavioral and physical management training program or equivalent including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint required prior to assisting in the procedures. CPR certification and behavioral management certification must be maintained during employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Sierra Vista Offers

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

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.

Notice

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