Mental Health Tech - Full-time Days

UHS • Aiken, SC

88d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.
• 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.
• Current SC CNA certification or Current Medical Assistant certification or Current EMT certification or Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course and maintain current enrollment in nursing program or Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of MHT or behavioral health tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection accurately and promptly.
• Recognize variances in patient condition and report promptly.
• Follow the plan of care and recommend changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
• Provide care that is related to the patient’s needs and well-being.
• Participate in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Complete all work assignments under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Report abnormal data findings promptly.
• Implement the interventions from the plan of care, as assigned.
• Document data collection, tasks performed and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift.
• Accurately and appropriately demonstrate restraint use and Handle with Care techniques.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees