MHT- Weekends

UHS•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13-acre, oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown. POSITION SUMMARY: Mental Health Technicians, Weekend (7a-11p) 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 male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults. Weekend Plan -16 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday - $5.00 shift differential

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
CPR Certification.
Human behavior preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

Nice To Haves

One year prior psychiatric experience preferred.

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 male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.