Mayhill Hospital · 1 day ago
TECH - MH/BH FULL TIME
Mayhill Hospital is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Technicians to make a meaningful impact in patient care. The role involves providing direct patient care under supervision, ensuring safety, conducting regular checks, and assisting in daily living activities.
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Responsibilities
Ensure patient and environmental safety by conducting unit safety checks and patient rounds observations
Closely monitor patients on special observation status; report and record behavioral changes
Provide Registered Nurse with patient information to assist them in daily evaluation and planning of patient care
Assist patients with ADL’s, assist with meals and escorting patients as needed
Perform patient vitals throughout the day and record data
Perform search for contraband items; sort and organize patient belongings
Ensure patients and environmental safety per monitoring processes, e.g., Unit Safety and Patient Rounds
Under the direction of the licensed professional, assist in provision of care as indicated in the interdisciplinary treatment/recovery plan
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or recognized GED required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction or inpatient psychiatric health setting required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or Associate's Degree preferred
Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and CPR training preferred
Proficiency in computer-based skills
Knowledge in patient safety preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401K with company match and discounted stock plan (401K pre-tax and post-tax contribution options)
Tuition Reimbursement (we’ll put money towards your next course, CEU or conference; we have tuition discounts with several schools such as Drexel, Chamberlain, Widener University)
Student Loan Repayment Programs (we’ll help you pay off those pesky loans!)
Employee Assistance Program (access to free consultations, resources and referrals for you, your family and anyone else that has a direct impact on your life)
Employee Appreciation Events (food trucks, BBQ’s, holiday parties, employee gifts!)
Free employee meals
Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!