Mental Health Technician - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

Mental Health Technician - FT Days - 36 hrs/week - 7:00 AM-7:30 PM - every other weekend

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital s 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.

For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.com

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

Duties and responsibilities, to include; but are not limited to:

• 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.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program (for some degrees/restrictions apply)
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.  

About Universal Health Services

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

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