Technician, Medical
Universal Health Services - Lawrenceville, GA
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Mental Health Tech- FT Night Shift Due to continued growth, we are currently searching for an experienced Mental Health Technician (MHT) with recent behavioral health experience. The Mental Health Technician carry out a variety of direct and indirect nursing patient care activities and tasks which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will assist with admission of patients to the unit. Search patient belongings upon admission and collects those items of potential self-harm per unit policy. Orient patient to unit environment as appropriate to patient's condition. Ensure that patients have all personal belongings and escorts patients safely out of Hospital at time of discharge. Render quality patient care as evidenced by proficient completion of: -Taking and recording vital signs -Measuring and recording intake and output -Weighing patients -Keeping information boards current regarding patient observation levels, lithium levels, lab tests, etc. -Actively participates in unit milieu program by facilitating/co-facilitating patient groups and by assisting patients in structured activities (recreational and/or educational). Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff and is knowledgeable about policies & procedures regarding: -Medical emergencies, fire plan, disaster plans, and non-medical emergencies. Our behavioral health psychiatric hospital is in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta). We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens). Benefits for our Mental Health Techs (MHT) include: In addition to the opportunity for career growth and development within SummitRidge Hospital, our employees enjoy many benefits which come from being a part of Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) – a Fortune 500 company. Discounted Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, Vision Care Plan. - 401 (k) Retirement Plan. - Employee Stock Purchase Plan. - Tuition reimbursement. Reimbursement accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. - UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and BS or BA degree in psychology, social work or related field with one year inpatient experience in mental health OR Three (3) years experience in mental health care/social service may be substituted for or considered in lieu of degree. 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. 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. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.)
Created: 2025-09-27