Night-Shift Mental Health Technician (PT) — Caring Behavioral Support

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Stock plan discounts

Career development opportunities

Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for part-time night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 24 hours per week, every other weekend.

The Technician provides routine patient care under RN supervision, monitors for safety and potential aggression, assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, and supports daily living activities in a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
• Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
• Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and procedures.
• Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusion, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation.

Skills

Patient care

De-escalation

Observation

Communication with RN

ADL assistance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college in psychology/social work

Job description

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for part-time night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 24 hours per week, every other weekend.

The Technician provides routine patient care under RN supervision, monitors for safety and potential aggression, assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, and supports daily living activities in a therapeutic environment.