Mental Health Technician (Sat-Sun 8:30a-6p)

Responsibilities The Part Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) will coordinate facility visitation and provide direct care and supervision for residents. This MHT will be the primary point of contact for visitation, checking in visitors, assuring belonging are stored appropriately and make sure all visitation time constraints are met. The MHT will assure residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. This position act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Milieu Manager under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.Shift: Saturday & Sunday 8:30am-6pmCedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility): Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospitalprovides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia.We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.comBENEFITS INCLUDE:Shift Differential for applicable shiftsCompetitive Compensation andGenerous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug PlanEmployee Assistance Program available for employees and family401(K)with company match and discounted stock planBasic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insuranceReferral Bonus OptionsCareer development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!Challenging and rewarding work environmentMore Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's Degree in Psychology or related fieldpreferredSix (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferredMust be able to work 12 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periodsMust be at least 21 years of ageSuccessfully complete a drug testSuccessfully pass a national background checkMust possess valid Drivers LicensePhysical agility to manage patientsAbility to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.Strong Computer skillsExcellent Communication skillsExposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behaviorPotential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous wasteThe ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliableAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. 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