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UHS · 2 months ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Technician Full Time Evening Shift

BRYON CENTER, Michigan

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UHS is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. They are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Technician to provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assisting in the assessment of patients' needs and participating in their treatment plans.

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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 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