Mental Health Technician - Night

Universal Health Services; Eastmont (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Discounted stock plan

PTO – 6.46 hours biweekly accrued

Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability and Long-Term DI

Student Loan Reimbursement (Up to $200

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician to support patient care, safety and engagement in daily activities.

You will follow treatment plans, assist with grooming, participate in groups, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu while aligning with the hospital's mission and service excellence program.

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 ensure safety.
• Demonstrates awareness of treatment plans 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 and physical management as needed.
• Assists patients with grooming and personal hygiene appropriate to age and needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences or related experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 facilitatesin 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-7:00pm-7:30am)

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Bachelors' degree in Human Sciences or related experience preferred.

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.