Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal
Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily
since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in
2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's
Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees
and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42
outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United
Kingdom.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges with medical & behavioral issues as
directed by the treatment team. Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues,
leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients & with consideration
for the patient's level of growth & development.
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