Mental Health Tech PRN

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serving North Texas and surrounding communities since 5, University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private, -bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adolescents and adults. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services and are very proud of our specialized Military and Women's programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

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Shift: PRN

Position Summary:

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 age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Mental Health Techs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and documents any changes in a patient's
  appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the charge nurse.

Benefit Highlights

• Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our + locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Behavioral Technician in the State of Texas (RBT) preferred.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.