Mental Health Technician (Nights) - Kids
Universal Health Services, Arlington, TX, United States
Responsibilities
The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The MHT functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Position Summary
Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors since 1971.
Shift Summary
Adolescent/Kids Unit
8‑hour shift (4 shifts/week) – 32 hours week.
Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1 – Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM; Week 2 – Monday & Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Qualifications
Education:
High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience:
Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure:
Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training (CPI) before unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.
May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.
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 as such, openly 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The MHT functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Position Summary
Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient care to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors since 1971.
Shift Summary
Adolescent/Kids Unit
8‑hour shift (4 shifts/week) – 32 hours week.
Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1 – Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM; Week 2 – Monday & Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Qualifications
Education:
High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience:
Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure:
Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training (CPI) before unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.
May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.
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 as such, openly 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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