Mental Health Technician (Part Time)

Sierra Vista Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Mental Health Technicians to join their dedicated Nursing Department. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing compassionate care to patients of all ages. As a Mental Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in delivering treatment activities, supervising patients, and fostering a supportive environment. The hospital values dynamic individuals and offers a team-oriented culture with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this rewarding career path awaits you.

Benefits

Dynamic People

Team-Oriented Environment

Opportunity for Advancement

Great Training Program for New Grads

Rewarding Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; degree in healthcare preferred.
• 6 months of experience in psychiatric patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, and interaction.
• Conduct treatment activities including community groups.

Skills

Patient Care

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Healthcare

Tools

CPR Certification

Behavioral Management Training

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians for the Nursing Department. 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 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.

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

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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