Mental Health Technician Part Time - Nights
Havenwyck Hospital · Auburn Hills, MI · 2 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes:
- Assisting with patient admissions, discharges and transfers;
- Monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations.
- Maintains awareness of safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm.
- Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
- Assists with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis while providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields is preferred.
- Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed is preferred.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 30+ subsidiaries
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program (for some degrees/restrictions apply)
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program