Psychiatric Mental Health Technician PRN/Per Diem
About The Position
Southridge Behavioral Hospital, a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. It serves up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units. The hospital believes that caring, dedicated, and valued staff provide exceptional patient care and is seeking high-caliber applicants who will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on patient’s individual needs, comfort, and safety. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 300 corporation with annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- BLS CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred
- Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
- Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
- Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.
- Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
- Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
- Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
- Making rounds on patients, including documenting every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
- Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges.
- Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.
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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
