MENTAL HEALTH TECH/ CNA

Mental Health Technician Opportunity

Bloomington Meadows Hospital is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a leading healthcare provider with a strong record of achievement and performance. UHS has grown from a startup to a Fortune 500 corporation with annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom. What do our current Mental Health Technicians value at UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Technician with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Bloomington Meadows is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key responsibilities include: Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers. 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. Remains in patient care areas whenever possible to assist patients and visitors. Assists patients with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis. Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment. Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and uses the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately. Represents the facility in a manner that conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude.

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate desired, but not 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.