Mental Health Technician
The Pavilion Behavioral Health System, Champaign, IL, United States
Overview
Mental Health Technician Opportunity
The Pavilion Behavioral Health System includes a 110 bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth and a residential addictions treatment program. Outpatient services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, as well as The Pavilion Foundation School, a private day school serving students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The Pavilion is located in Champaign, IL, within minutes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Website: https://pavilionhospital.com/
Position Details
The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of The Pavilion's treatment team. This is a full time or part time position with an opportunity to work on the evening or overnight shift. Our full time and part time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Who You Are
It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. You listen to patients to help them progress. You work well with professionals who push you to grow. You are physically and mentally fit and can care for patients of all ages. You remain diligent and attentive during quiet times as well as crisis situations. You are empathetic with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from patient progress or a sincere word of thanks from a patient’s family.
Responsibilities
Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
Assist with patient groups and activities
Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were over $11 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 89,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and related services across the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhsinc.com
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred; Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
College student who has obtained or is pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services is preferred. Nursing students strongly preferred
One or more year of experience preferred. Experience in inpatient psychiatric settings with children, adolescents or adults is a plus.
Experience with crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques
Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and inclusion among our teammates.
Notice
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, Human Resources departments and recruiters help prospective candidates by matching skillsets and experience with the best possible career path. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS, contact us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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Mental Health Technician Opportunity
The Pavilion Behavioral Health System includes a 110 bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth and a residential addictions treatment program. Outpatient services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, as well as The Pavilion Foundation School, a private day school serving students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The Pavilion is located in Champaign, IL, within minutes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Website: https://pavilionhospital.com/
Position Details
The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of The Pavilion's treatment team. This is a full time or part time position with an opportunity to work on the evening or overnight shift. Our full time and part time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Who You Are
It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. You listen to patients to help them progress. You work well with professionals who push you to grow. You are physically and mentally fit and can care for patients of all ages. You remain diligent and attentive during quiet times as well as crisis situations. You are empathetic with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from patient progress or a sincere word of thanks from a patient’s family.
Responsibilities
Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
Assist with patient groups and activities
Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were over $11 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 89,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and related services across the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhsinc.com
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred; Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
College student who has obtained or is pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services is preferred. Nursing students strongly preferred
One or more year of experience preferred. Experience in inpatient psychiatric settings with children, adolescents or adults is a plus.
Experience with crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques
Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and inclusion among our teammates.
Notice
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, Human Resources departments and recruiters help prospective candidates by matching skillsets and experience with the best possible career path. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS, contact us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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