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Mental Health Tech-Day Shift (Part-Time)

Universal Health Services, Grand Forks, ND, United States


Mental Health Tech-Day Shift (Part-Time)
life insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, North Dakota, Grand Forks

Horizon Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for our BRAND NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24 bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services.

The MHT will perform selected patient care activities under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The MHT must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies.

Responsibilities

Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required.

Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician.

Regularly observe and record patients' behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight.

Conduct therapies in accordance with patient's diagnosis and needs.

Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list.

Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to making patient charts, copying forms, filing, ordering supplies, etc.

Monitor and document patient's food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required.

Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy.

Ensure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.

Qualifications

High school Graduate/GED

Minimum one year experience

Crisis prevention experience

Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and aggression in others

Ability to manage stress appropriately

Proficient in applicable software applications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Comfortable working as part of a team

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

For more information on this position, email

Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Recruiter

at oscar.hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

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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