What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - PRN position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
Mayhill Hospital located in Denton, TX just north of Dallas and Fort Worth, is a 59-bed private psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adults and seniors. We are one of the few facilities in the area that can provide care to those individuals with both coexisting psychiatric and medical conditions. We are uniquely trained to provide care to seniors who have exhausted their psychiatric days. It is our goal to provide compassionate care to those individuals living with mental illness so they can live their life to the fullest. We believe life with mental health disorder can be managed in a way that allows a person to thrive. When life's challenges seem to big to handle alone, Mayhill Hospital is here to help.
Website: http://www.mayhillhospital.com/careers
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
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
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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