MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT)

Universal Health Services - Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

Hospitals

About the position

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of patients at all times. Consistently provide supervision for assigned patients.
• Communicate and document the patient's status and behavior legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Consistently record and/or report to the Milieu Specialist or Charge Nurse any treatments, results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient.
• Perform daily patient care tasks, including feeding and bathing patients as needed. Performs basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas, which may include cleaning soiled beds and floors.
• Orient patients to the unit. Assist with body/contraband checks/searches.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes under the guidance of the Charge/Staff Nurse.
• Utilize least restrictive and most facilitative measures to de-escalate patients, such as 1:1 conversation ('1:1'), diversional activities, groups, peer support, or decreased stimuli.
• Assist in providing intervention and/or management of inappropriate behavior in the milieu. Available for 1:1 interaction with patients. Demonstrate skills in co-leading groups and activities.
• Complete rounds and document findings accurately and timely, in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
• Follow appropriate observation level for patient: every 15 minutes or 1:1. Utilizes and monitors for specific precautions as ordered.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• 1-3 years' experience with military and behavioral health population preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred.
• Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Must be able to interact positively with patients whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive.
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License in order to transport patients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Education Assistance up to $5,250.00 annually
• New Hire Bonus after 12 months of service
• SoFy Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!