Night Mental Health Tech - Crisis Care & Growth

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro​

Career development opportunities withU

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital, located in South Austin, Texas, seeks Mental Health Technicians for night shifts (11p-7a) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, assist with activities of daily living, and contribute to crisis intervention, with flexibility to work with diverse populations including male and dually diagnosed adults.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR Certification.
• Human behavior and therapeutic relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under charge nurse supervision.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and assist with activities of daily living.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to varied patient units.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Crisis management

Age-appropriate development

Limit setting

Mental health knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Austin Oaks Hospital, located in South Austin, Texas, seeks Mental Health Technicians for night shifts (11p-7a) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, assist with activities of daily living, and contribute to crisis intervention, with flexibility to work with diverse populations including male and dually diagnosed adults.