MENTAL HEALTH TECH
Universal Health Services, Inc., Sherman, TX, United States
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling for patients aged adolescence through geriatrics. The MHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reports any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse. The MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collecting and recording vital signs/symptoms, reporting abnormalities, and documenting findings, and employing appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients, including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT facilitates daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
High School Degree or equivalent.
One-year related experience preferred; knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental health signs/symptoms.
BLS Healthcare Provider certification must be completed during new hire orientation; Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter. Additional training according to respective timeline.
Ability to identify and address the special needs for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and communicate with the patient. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Able to work with patients at all levels of functional ability and from diverse backgrounds. Practices teamwork.
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 recruit, select, place, promote and compensate 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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The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling for patients aged adolescence through geriatrics. The MHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reports any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse. The MHT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collecting and recording vital signs/symptoms, reporting abnormalities, and documenting findings, and employing appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The MHT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. The MHT is to establish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with patients, including modeling and teaching appropriate social skills. The MHT facilitates daily groups as assigned. The MHT promotes clinical programming adherence. The MHT responds to emergency codes as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
High School Degree or equivalent.
One-year related experience preferred; knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental health signs/symptoms.
BLS Healthcare Provider certification must be completed during new hire orientation; Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter. Additional training according to respective timeline.
Ability to identify and address the special needs for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and communicate with the patient. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Able to work with patients at all levels of functional ability and from diverse backgrounds. Practices teamwork.
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 recruit, select, place, promote and compensate 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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