- Completes and records Vital Signs according to BGBH policy.
- Utilizes sound judgment during assessment and observes and documents any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Identifies and communicates changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse, providing information that assists in the development and revision of the treatment plan.
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and assists patients with personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and other needs through the discharge process.
- Employs appropriate crisis intervention techniques, and responds appropriately to a psychiatric emergency. Meets policy requirements in use and documentation of seclusion and restraints.
- Performs problem solving and decision making in a logical and deliberate manner utilizing available resources.
- Documents in a clear, concise and timely manner, utilizing appropriate clinical terminology.
- Able to assess, provide, and interpret age-related data obtained from the patient or medical record.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to communication, environmental, and developmental needs of children, as well as issues related to adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Knowledgeable of seclusion and restraint systems utilized with regard to children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
- Knowledgeable of behaviors and deviations of behaviors consistent with developmental stages of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Follows the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team, document the treatment plan & nursing interventions and the patients response.
- Ensures awareness of patient's individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.
- Makes assigned rounds and participates in patient activities (e.g., groups) to accurately document patients' conditions.
- Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
- Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
- Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
- Any other duties or responsibilities as determined by Hospital Administration to be necessary for the effective operation of the facility.
- Tuition Assistance
- Loan Forgiveness
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
- 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
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Mental Health Technician - Fort Washington, PA, United States - Universal Health Services
Description
ResponsibilitiesBrooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40 years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness.
Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.
Much more online at:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interactions, and role modeling to patients.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Benefits for our MHT's include:
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in the area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education or family therapy.
High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a Human Services field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, Teaching, case management, etc.).
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 $14.3 billion in 2023.
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 96,700 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.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.Notice
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