Mental Health Technician Adolescent/Child Unit - PT Days - 12-Hr Shifts

UHS•Auburn Hills, MI

138d•Onsite

About The Position

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives. POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes: assisting with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately. Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse. Will also assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis while providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and procedures
Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation.