The Part Time Mental Health Technician (MHT) will coordinate facility visitation and provide direct care and supervision for residents. This MHT will be the primary point of contact for visitation, checking in visitors, assuring belonging are stored appropriately and make sure all visitation time constraints are met. The MHT will assure residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. This position act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Milieu Manager under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Shift: Saturday & Sunday 7am-7:30pm

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility):

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function.

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BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Shift Differentia l for applicable shifts
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral Bonus Options
• Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred
• Must be able to work 12 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periods
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Must possess valid Drivers License
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

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