Mental Health Technician
Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Aiken
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Mental Health Tech - Part-Time Nights/7p-7a, 1-2 days per week
Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of
Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those
suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with
alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located
on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by
The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive,
individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of
psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health
technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high
quality care.
Mental Health Technicians are responsible for direct patient care.
Provides for psychosocial needs of patients. Performs various
non-nursing functions. Accountable for creating an environment and
culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission,
vision and values.
Position Description:
Performs data collection accurately and promptly.
Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly.
Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing
needs of the patient.
Provide care that is related to the patient's needs and
well-being.
Participates in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the
individual needs of the patient.
Completes all work assignments under the direct supervision of the
licensed nurse.
Reports abnormal data findings promptly.
Implements the interventions from the plan of care, as
assigned.
Documents data collection, tasks performed and patient response
accurately and appropriately each shift.
Accurately and appropriately demonstrates restraint use and Handle
with Care techniques.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+
Subsidiaries!
Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
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 $13.4 billion in
2022. 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 94,000 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.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Education requirements: High School diploma or equivalent;
Work experience requirements: Prefer one (1) year full time or
three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.
Required licenses/ certifications/courses : BLS certification.
Successful completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days
of hire. Maintains a valid SC driver's license for patient
transport, where applicable. Must have one of the following
requirements:
Current SC CNA certification
Current Medical Assistant certification
Current EMT certification
Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain
current enrollment in nursing program
Associate or Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience
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.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments
and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching
skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient
and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment
process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or
personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank
information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not
email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo
Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related
email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting
us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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