Psychiatric Mental Health Technician Part Time

Southridge Behavioral Hospital; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Technician to support patient care in a joint-venture facility with Trinity Health System and UHS.

The role involves direct patient support, safety monitoring, and collaboration with RNs to ensure a therapeutic, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Services preferred but not required.
• CPR certified (Can obtain once hired).
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing assessment of safety and emotional needs of patients.
• Demonstrate awareness of treatment plans and provide individualized care.
• Assist patients with grooming, ADL, hygiene as age/needs require.
• Participate in groups/activities to meet patient needs.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients.
• Help maintain a safe milieu with verbal de-escalation and physical management as needed.
• Make rounds every 15 minutes to ensure patient safety.
• Assist RN with admissions, discharges, vital signs, searches, and orientation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Psychiatric Mental Health Technician position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor. This includes:

• Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
• Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
• Assisting patients with their personal grooming, ADL and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.
• Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
• Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
• Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
• Making rounds on patients, including documenting every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
• Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.

Benefit Highlights

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

More information available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Hours and Location

Part Time, Day or Shift Shift Options. Schedule includes every other weekend.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required
• CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)
• Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500® corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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