Night Shift Mental Health Technician — Safe Care & Support

Universal Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

PTO 6.46 hours biweekly

Life Insurance

Disability (STD/LTD)

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, a private 108-bed psychiatric facility with over 45 years of experience, is seeking a Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician. The role supports daily patient care, engages in activities, and helps keep patients safe.

Responsibilities include rounds every 15 minutes to ensure safety, applying treatment plan guidelines, facilitating groups, and using de-escalation techniques. Night shift 7:00 pm–7:30 am, 12-hour blocks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety. Documents according to policies.
• Demonstrates awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Participates or facilitates in assigned groups and activities.
• Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Assists patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Sciences or related experience preferred

Job description

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, a private 108-bed psychiatric facility with over 45 years of experience, is seeking a Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician. The role supports daily patient care, engages in activities, and helps keep patients safe.

Responsibilities include rounds every 15 minutes to ensure safety, applying treatment plan guidelines, facilitating groups, and using de-escalation techniques. Night shift 7:00 pm–7:30 am, 12-hour blocks.