MHT- Weekends

UHS • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility):
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.
Please visit our website for more information: www.austinoakshospital.com.
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
Benefit Highlights:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Walk in on Wednesdays for an on-the-spot interview! Stop by the hospital’s administration lobby for an instant interview and you could walk out with a new job! APPLY ONLINE AND JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 9AM – 4PM
Universal Health Services (UHS):
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's top 500 public companies as well as Fortune list of 500 World's Most Admired Companies, in 2017 and 2018!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year prior psychiatric experience preferred
• 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
• Human behavior including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management

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

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees