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MENTAL HEALTH TECH - (NO DEGREE) FULL-TIME
MENTAL HEALTH TECH - (NO DEGREE) FULL-TIMEUniversal Health Services, Inc. • Torrance, California, United States
MENTAL HEALTH TECH - (NO DEGREE) FULL-TIME

MENTAL HEALTH TECH - (NO DEGREE) FULL-TIME

Universal Health Services, Inc. • Torrance, California, United States
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT) FULL TIME

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS , offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at : www.delamohospital.com

Benefits include :

  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Education Assistance up to $5,250.00 annually
  • New Hire Bonus after 12 months of service
  • SoFy Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Mental Health Technician 2s (MHT 2s), Milieu Specialists, and Charge Nurses. Duties include but not limited to :

  • Ensure safety of patients at all times. Consistently provide supervision for assigned patients.
  • Communicate and document the patient's status and behavior legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
  • Consistently record and / or report to the Milieu Specialist or Charge Nurse any treatments, results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient.
  • Perform daily patient care tasks, including feeding and bathing patients as needed. Performs basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas, which may include cleaning soiled beds and floors.
  • Orient patients to the unit. Assist with body / contraband checks / searches.
  • Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes under the guidance of the Charge / Staff Nurse.
  • Utilize least restrictive and most facilitative measures to de-escalate patients, such as 1 : 1 conversation ("1 : 1"), diversional activities, groups, peer support, or decreased stimuli.
  • Assist in providing intervention and / or management of inappropriate behavior in the milieu. Available for 1 : 1 interaction with patients. Demonstrate skills in co-leading groups and activities.
  • Complete rounds and document findings accurately and timely, in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
  • Follow appropriate observation level for patient : every 15 minutes or 1 : 1. Utilizes and monitors for specific precautions as ordered.
  • As one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

    Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago : Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries 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.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

  • Must be able to interact positively with patients whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive;
  • Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis;
  • Must be able to perform concentrated and / or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and / or highly technical situations;
  • Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;
  • Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and / or ethical principles;
  • Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;
  • Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;
  • Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Must possess a valid California Driver's License in order to transport patients and / or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.
  • 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.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Notice

    At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at : or .

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