Mental Health Technician - Nights

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Night Shift Mental Health Technician in Portland, OR. The role involves observing and escorting patients, reporting to the RN, and delivering basic nursing care under supervision.

You will support daily living activities and promote recovery-oriented behaviors in a safe environment. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of behavior management strategies for psychiatric/substance use disorders, and a current AHA BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies required for care of psychiatric/substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self-care preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
• Must have current AHA BLS CPR within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observes, escorts, and monitors patients.
• Reports observations to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living; maintains a safe, secure, and clean environment.
• Engages patients in recovery-oriented behaviors.

Skills

Behavior management

Reading policies

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Night Shift Mental Health Technician:

• observes, escorts, and monitors patients
• reports observations to the Registered Nurse
• provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• assists patients with activities of daily living; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean environment
• engages patients in positive role models recovery-oriented behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders
• knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self-care preferred
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
• Must have current AHA BLS CPR within 30 days of hire