What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECH/ CNA position at UHS?
Bloomington Meadows is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals.
Since 1992, Bloomington Meadows Hospital is dedicated to helping patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Our treatment is built on excellent communication between our patients, their families, referral sources, and our team of professionals. This communication at every stage of treatment allows us to address each patient’s needs during difficult times. Bloomington Meadows Hospital provides exceptional personalized outpatient and inpatient treatment programs for each patient. Our team of professionals is comprised of board-certified physicians and master’s level clinicians in both our adult and youth programs. Bloomington Meadows involves its physicians in every step of treatment. Each patient has unique needs, and Bloomington Meadows offers a wide array of behavioral health programs to address the needs of individuals searching for adult and youth treatment facilities.
Website: https://bloomingtonmeadows.com/
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
- Remains in patient care areas whenever possible to assist patients and visitors.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis.
- Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
- Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and uses the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
- Represents the facility in a manner that conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights
- 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
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate desired, but not required.
- Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
- Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
- Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
EEO Statement
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