MENTAL HEALTH TECH - PRN

Mental Health Technician

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required. MHT's must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum. MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries!

Work Hours: PRN status-Weekends and Holidays as needed.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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