Mental Health Tech- PRN
About The Position
Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for children and adolescents, ages 4-17, and for adults, age 18 and older. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health. The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders. More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders. Website: www.austinoakshospital.com POSITION SUMMARY: Mental Health Technicians PRN, to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adults as well as adolescents.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- CPR Certification.
- One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.
- Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.
- Provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Crisis intervention.
- Assistance with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adults as well as adolescents.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
