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edar Creek Hospital of Michigan opened in 2017 as a beautiful and state of the art 54-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with Mental Health issues. Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Lead Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Technician position.
Position Description:
Lead Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor. This includes:
-Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
-Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
-Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient's age, developmental level and needs.
-Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
-Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
-Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
-Making rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
-Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.
Hours: 7am to 7:30pm for day shift, 3 12 hour Shifts a Week. Including every other weekend.
Qualifications
Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Tech Job Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required
3. CPR certified (Can Obtain once hired)
4. Experience working as a Mental Health Technician required.
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 $12.6 billion in 2021. 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 89,000 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
EEO Statement
Cedar Creek Hospital is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries, including Cedar Creek Hospital, 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
At UHS and Cedar Creek Hospital, our Human Resources department is here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
edar Creek Hospital of Michigan opened in 2017 as a beautiful and state of the art 54-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with Mental Health issues. Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a Lead Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Technician position.
Position Description:
Lead Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Shift Supervisor. This includes:
-Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
-Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
-Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient's age, developmental level and needs.
-Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
-Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
-Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
-Making rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
-Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.
Hours: 7am to 7:30pm for day shift, 3 12 hour Shifts a Week. Including every other weekend.
Qualifications
Behavioral/Psychiatric Health Tech Job Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required
3. CPR certified (Can Obtain once hired)
4. Experience working as a Mental Health Technician required.
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 $12.6 billion in 2021. 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 89,000 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
EEO Statement
Cedar Creek Hospital is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries, including Cedar Creek Hospital, 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
At UHS and Cedar Creek Hospital, our Human Resources department is here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
