Per Diem Mental Health Technician - Patient Care Advocate

Universal Health Services; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

River Park Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking Per Diem Mental Health Technicians in Huntington, WV. The role supports inpatient behavioral health services across age groups in a 165-bed facility with a residential program and forensic unit.

Responsibilities include developing therapeutic relationships, ensuring safe, high-quality care, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in crisis management while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required
• Six months mental health experience preferred
• Per diem shift availability as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship across the care continuum
• Facilitate safe, high-quality, cost-effective care with patient and family involvement
• Protect confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Support learning needs of patients using available resources
• Conduct patient rounds during routine and heightened observation
• Interact therapeutically to reduce crisis in the care setting
• Work as an effective, respectful member of the patient care team

Skills

Therapeutic relationship

Quality care

Confidentiality

Patient education

Observation rounds

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

River Park Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking Per Diem Mental Health Technicians in Huntington, WV. The role supports inpatient behavioral health services across age groups in a 165-bed facility with a residential program and forensic unit.

Responsibilities include developing therapeutic relationships, ensuring safe, high-quality care, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in crisis management while collaborating with the care team.