Mental Health Technician - West Allis, United States - Granite Hills Hospital

Granite Hills Hospital

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West Allis, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Responsibilities:

Mental Health Technician Opportunity -

Granite Hills Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility care facility located in West Allis, WI. We are dedicated to offering high-quality, patient centered behavioral healthcare for the greater Milwaukee community. Our new 120-bed facility features features evidence-based treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults.

The Mental Health Technician is a vital part of Granite Hills Hospital's treatment team. This is a full time or part time position with an opportunity to work on the day, evening, or overnight shift. Our full time and part time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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Who You Are_**It's the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient's noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will:

Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
Assist with patient groups and activities
Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
Provide trauma informed and agespecific care
Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts

About Universal Health Services

Qualifications:

_ Requirements_

High School diploma or GED required; _CNA preferred; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred_
College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred

Nursing Students Strongly preferred:

One (1) or more year(s) of experience preferred
Preferable experience includes:
Experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and/or adults.
Experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques
Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes.

EEO Statement
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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