Mental Health Technician - PRN

Position Summary

The Mental health Techinician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from young adult (17) through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Mental Health Technicians work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilize sound judgement during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patients appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
• Comply with established policies and procedures requiring a safe, clean and therapeutic environment

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related

services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant required.

Experience: One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR certification, and CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Must pass ACE Test with a C or higher. May be required 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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