Mental Health Technicians develop and maintain therapeutic relationships while ensuring safe, quality care for patients across the healthcare continuum. They are responsible for conducting patient rounds, monitoring observation status, and participating as an active member of the clinical care team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Six months of experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
high schoolConfidentialityPatient careTeam collaborationCrisis interventionPatient observationClinical documentationTherapeutic relationship buildingBehavioral health support
Job description
Responsibilities
Love what you do!
This PRN opportunity as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) at River Park Hospital's Huntington location.
The PRN position offers scheduling flexibility, hours will vary each week based upon need.
Mental Health Technicians develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
MHTs assure and improve quality care by facilitating the patient and family’s right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care.
MHTs maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information.
MHTs demonstrate a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
Technicians are required to conduct patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status as well as interact in a therapeutic manner to decrease crisis within the patient care setting and finally, demonstrate respect and understanding for patients, peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to implement an integrated approach to care whilst demonstrating leadership behaviors and commitment to the development of self and others.
Qualifications
River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV.
River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit.
River Park was recently recognized as a Top Performer by Joint Commission and maintains the highest standards for quality care.
PRN positions within the hospital DO NOT qualify for any benefits What do current therapists value at River Park Hospital and UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the therapy profession.
One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Therapist is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer therapist and social workers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Program Managers and Director of Clinical Services.
We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Therapist or Social Worker with UHS.
We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.
At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022.
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.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Mental Health Technician Job Requirements: · High School Diploma or Equivalent · Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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.
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