TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE) - PRN/AS NEEDED

Universal Health Services • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Mental Health Technician PRN/As Needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with one year experience within a behavioral health or hospital setting or any combination of education and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must keep patient clean, work with daily living skills and deliver quality nursing service to all patients.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in behavior of patients to other team members. Must have good observation skills.
• Skill set to work in a fast-paced behavioral health hospital with frequent interruptions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of telephone etiquette is required.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor and other hospital employees.
• Ability to adapt to changes in how information is processed.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and make recommendations in the best interest of the hospital
• Required visual acuity to provide observation of patients and physical agility to manage patients.
• Proficiency in reading and writing.
• Good organization and time management skills. Strictly adhere to facility time and leave policy.
• Hours may vary based on staffing needs and include day, evening and weekend shifts or combination of shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees