mental health tech prn - Newark, United States - Rockford Center

    Rockford Center
    Rockford Center Newark, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    PER_DIEM
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    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    Mental Health Technician (MHT) PRN/ PER DIEM

    (A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:A- 5P)

    Rockford Center is a -bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

    In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

    Key Responsibilities include:

  • Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned
  • Participate in treatment planning
  • Assist in the admission process
  • Orient new patients to the unit and their program
  • Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
  • Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation

    • Benefits for a MHT include:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries
  • Tuition Assistance

    • About Rockford and Universal Health Services (UHS):

    One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, our annual revenues were $. billion in 8. In 0, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 9, ranked # on the Fortune ; and in 7, listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

    Qualifications

    Job Requirements:

  • Education : Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience in a behavioral health setting. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
  • Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
  • Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.