Mental Health Technician - PM Shift (Full-Time)

Kardow; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento, CA, is seeking Mental Health Technicians for the Nursing Department. The MHT functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care and role modeling under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Full-time PM shift is 3:00PM–11:30PM. Qualifications include High School Diploma or equivalent, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and 6 months of related psychiatric care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• 6 months related psychiatric care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients under RN supervision.
• Conduct community groups as part of treatment.

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.

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