- DEARBORN, Michigan
- Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health - Support Staff, Behavioral Health - Technician
- Evening
- 317905
- Metropolitan Behavioral Health
Job Description
Mental Health Tech
EVERY WEEKEND WITH PREMIUM PAY AND DIFFERENTIAL
3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Part-Time
Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS facility)
A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility – Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of each patient.
For more information, please visit our website: https://metropolitanbh.com
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) serves as the primary supervisor of the patients. MHTs continually conduct the every 15-minute safety checks on patients, supervise patients to maintain safety, conduct room and environmental checks, perform property checks, contraband searches, facilitate groups, write group notes, escort patients to meals and other activities and stay with patients to provide supervision and safety at all times. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: Associates degree in psychology, sociology or similar field is required a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or similar field is preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Work Hours EVERY WEEKEND WITH PREMIUM DIFFERENTIAL FOR SECOND SHIFT - 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. $20.00 PER HOUR
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