What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - Night Shift position at Cedar Hills Hospital?
Job Description
Responsibilities
Cedar Hills has opportunities for Mental Health Technicians to join our team of great people!
We are looking for people who will be dedicated to serving our patients with a high quality of care. Come join a facility that believes in Hope, Health, and Healing!
Open Shift : 3 - 12 hour shifts 7 : 00 p.m. to 7 : 30 a.m.
How you will make an impact :
The Mental Health Technician :
- observes, escorts, and monitors patients
- reports observations to the Registered Nurse
- provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
- assists patients with activities of daily living; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean environment
- engages patients in positive role models recovery oriented behaviors
Who We Are :
Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98-bed behavioral health hospital and Outpatient Services program in Portland, Oregon dedicated to healing patients’ minds and bodies. We are part of Universal Health Services, a Fortune 500 large healthcare organization with over 400 acute care and behavioral health locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
At Cedar Hills Hospital, our team of board-certified psychiatrists, internal medicine and family physicians, licensed therapists, and dedicated nursing staff provide individualized, continuum of care treatment in a stigma-free environment for adults aged 18 and over.
We recruit for a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from a variety of academic, ethnic, cultural, gender, and neurological backgrounds to apply.
What We Offer :
New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Qualifications
Education : High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience : Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and / or substance use disorders, knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self care preferred. Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
This is not a remote position - you must be located in the Portland area.
Salary : $52,500
