MENTAL HEALTH TECH - PER DIEM

UHS • Shippensburg, PA

89d

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field. The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a registered nurse. This is a per diem position where the employee has flexibility in choosing the shifts they work. Our MHTs work 12 hour shifts - 6:30am - 7:00pm or 6:30pm - 7:00am. Requirements would be four 12-hour shifts per month.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a psychology related field is highly preferred.
• Valid Drivers License with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and provides assigned patient care within the general policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Department of Nursing and the hospital.
• Implements interventions appropriate to the developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan demonstrating sound clinical and professional judgement and competency.
• Participates in community meetings, group therapies, educational and social activities.
• Monitors unit milieu and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Modifies milieu according to developmental needs of the patients.
• Responds to patients in crisis and acts according to developmental needs of the patient to ensure patient and unit safety.
• Completes patient rounds timely in accordance with unit requirements and accurately documents patient observations on the Patient Observation Record.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Shift Differential
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

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