Mental Health Technician PT - Days 7am-7:30pm
About The Position
Havenwyck Hospital, a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital in Auburn Hills, Michigan, provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults. The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting patient safety, comfort, rights, and a therapeutic environment. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, with every other weekend required. The technician assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; observes patients for verbal and non-verbal cues that may indicate aggressive behavior and uses appropriate interventions to de-escalate; reports medical problems and changes in sensory perceptions to the Registered Nurse; and monitors safety concerns, taking action when indicated to help prevent harm. The role also includes assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence through appropriate interventions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Employees seeking internal transfers must be in good standing, including employment and corrective action history and evaluation.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or another related health field is preferred.
- Experience dealing with emotionally disturbed individuals is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow instructions from nursing leadership and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Report patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
- Identify and report alterations in sensory perceptions, distinguishing illusions, delusions, and hallucinations; monitor related safety issues and take indicated action to prevent patient harm.
- Provide patient care that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely manner and complete appropriate documentation.
- Observe patients for verbal and non-verbal cues of potential aggressive behavior and use appropriate interventions to de-escalate.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior through appropriate interventions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Free basic life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment program for some degrees, subject to restrictions.
- SoFi student loan refinancing program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
