TECH - MH/BH (BACHELORS DEGREE) - Night Shift

Horizon Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for our new 24-bed inpatient unit at Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. The unit serves both adult and pediatric patients and is planned to expand to 48 beds in 2026. This role operates under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required.
• Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers, and discharges; provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support as ordered by the physician.
• Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight.
• Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
• Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list.
• Perform clerical duties including making patient charts, copying forms, filing, and ordering supplies.
• Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feed patients as required.
• Complete and document 15-minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy.
• Ensure patient dignity and respect patient values.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families, and friends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum one year of experience.
• Crisis prevention experience.
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and aggression in others.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately.
• Proficient in applicable software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• Career development opportunities within the company.
• Tuition assistance.
• Rewarding work environment.

Schedule

Full-time, night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

About the Company

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care access points across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. With approximately 96,700 employees, UHS reported annual revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023 and has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.