Mental Health Technician- Night Shift

Universal Health Services; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their innovative team at a new behavioral health center. This role involves providing essential patient care, ensuring dignity and respect while assisting with personal needs, and monitoring vital signs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and offers opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and enjoy working in a dynamic healthcare setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending and Healthcare Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development and Tuition Assistance

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a related field.
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and aggression.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patient personal needs including hygiene and dressing.
• Monitor and document patient behaviors and vital signs.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Skills

Crisis prevention

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Tools

Applicable software

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - 7p-7a shift differentials offered!

Horizon Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for our new Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This 24-bed inpatient unit serves adult and pediatric patients, with plans to expand to 48 beds by 2026. The MHT will perform patient care activities under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, including observing, recording patient information, escorting patients, and attending to their personal needs. The role requires physical assistance with patients and handling emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.)
• Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers, and discharges; provide support as ordered
• Observe and record patient behaviors, vital signs, and weight
• Conduct therapies based on patient diagnosis and needs
• Check and document belongings upon admission; maintain property list
• Perform clerical duties such as charting, copying, filing, and ordering supplies
• Monitor and document food and fluid intake; assist with feeding as required
• Complete visual checks on patients as per policy
• Ensure patient dignity, respect, and provide emotional support to patients and families

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending and Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Career development and Tuition Assistance
• Positive work environment

For more information, contact Jill Johnson, HR Manager at [e-mail]

About Universal Health Services

UHS is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, with revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023 and recognized as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Forbes' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 96,700 staff across various healthcare facilities nationwide and internationally.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate/GED
• Minimum one year of experience
• Crisis prevention experience
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and aggression
• Stress management skills
• Proficiency in applicable software
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Teamwork ability
• Task prioritization skills

EEO Statement

UHS subsidiaries are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, supporting recruitment, placement, and promotion without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, and other protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success.