Mental Health Technician (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

River Park Hospital in Huntington, WV is seeking Per Diem Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) to support acute inpatient behavioral health services. The hospital serves children, adolescents, adults and seniors with a range of programs, including a residential unit and forensic services, under Universal Health Services.

The role emphasizes developing therapeutic relationships, ensuring safe and quality care, protecting patient confidentiality, and assisting with rounds and crisis prevention as part

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Assure and improve quality care by facilitating the patient and family's right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information.
• Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Conduct patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status.
• Interact in a therapeutic manner to decrease crisis within the patient care setting.
• Demonstrate respect and understanding for patients, peers and other clinical disciplines and participate as an effective member of the patient care team.

Skills

Empathy

Therapeutic communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity -

River Park Hospital is hiring for Per Diem Mental Health Technicians (MHTs)!

River Park Hospital is a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit. River Park was recently recognized as a Top Performer by Joint Commission and maintains the highest standards for quality care.

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Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
• Assure and improve quality care by facilitating the patient and family's right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care
• Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information
• Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes
• Conduct patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status
• Interact in a therapeutic manner to decrease crisis within the patient care setting
• Demonstrate respect and understanding for patients, peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team

No Benefits for PRN MHT's

If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact Andrew Adkins, Recruitment Coordinator at [e-mail] or at 304-526-9348

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred

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