Mental Health Technician Adult Unit - FT Nights - 12-Hr Shifts
Havenwyck Hospital, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
Mental Health Technician – FT Nights – 36 hrs/week – 7:00 PM–7:30 AM – every other weekend
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission–accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults, aiming to empower patients to develop self‑care and lifelong wellbeing.
Position Summary
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients for verbal and non‑verbal cues of potential aggression and using de‑escalation interventions; reporting sensory‑perceptual changes; monitoring safety and preventing harm; and supporting activities of daily living in a therapeutic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Follow instructions from nursing leadership and hospital policies and procedures.
Report patient medical problems and any alterations in sensory‑perceptual images (illusions, delusions, hallucinations) to the Registered Nurse.
Monitor safety issues and take action when indicated to prevent patient harm.
Provide care that considers safety, rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely manner and complete appropriate documentation.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and 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 subsidiaries
Free basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment program (some restrictions apply)
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Preferred: minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields.
Experience in working with emotionally disturbed patients preferred.
Good standing employment record for consideration in internal transfers.
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 support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals 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 federal, state or local laws.
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HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission–accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults, aiming to empower patients to develop self‑care and lifelong wellbeing.
Position Summary
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients for verbal and non‑verbal cues of potential aggression and using de‑escalation interventions; reporting sensory‑perceptual changes; monitoring safety and preventing harm; and supporting activities of daily living in a therapeutic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Follow instructions from nursing leadership and hospital policies and procedures.
Report patient medical problems and any alterations in sensory‑perceptual images (illusions, delusions, hallucinations) to the Registered Nurse.
Monitor safety issues and take action when indicated to prevent patient harm.
Provide care that considers safety, rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely manner and complete appropriate documentation.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and 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 subsidiaries
Free basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment program (some restrictions apply)
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Preferred: minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields.
Experience in working with emotionally disturbed patients preferred.
Good standing employment record for consideration in internal transfers.
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 support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals 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 federal, state or local laws.
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