MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Per Diem
About The Position
This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field. This position is per diem position that requires: 4- 12 hour shifts per month with 2 of the days being on the weekend. Our psych units work 12-hour shifts available - 6:30am - 7:00pm or 6:30pm - 7:00am. Our chemical dependency unit shift available 8-hour shifts- 2:30pm-11pm Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for 40 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Website: www.roxburyhospital.com The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Driver's License with safe driving record
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
- Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule
- Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety
- Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities
- Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.
Benefits
- Educational assistance of up to $2000 annually
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
