Mental Health Technician - 12 Hour Shifts

UHS • West Allis, WI

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About The Position

Granite Hills Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility located in West Allis, WI, dedicated to offering high-quality, patient-centered behavioral healthcare for the greater Milwaukee community. The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of Granite Hills Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full-time or part-time position with an opportunity to work on the day (7am - 7pm) or night (7pm - 7am) shift. Our full-time and part-time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• College student who has obtained or is pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred. Nursing Students Strongly preferred
• One (1) or more year(s) of experience preferred - Preferable experience includes: Experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• Experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques
• Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

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