TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)
Universal Health Services
- Location
- MURRAY, Kentucky
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Posted
- 2h ago
About this role
Responsibilities
Mental Health Technician (with Associate Degree Degree) - Day Shift from 7am-7pm (Full-Time) – Murray, KY Horizon Health together with Murray Calloway is seeking Mental Health Technician- Day Shift (Full-time) for the inpatient Behavioral Health unit in Murray, KY. This is a 12 bed geriatric psychiatric unit. The MHT will perform selected patient care activities under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. Primary duties include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for escorting and monitoring patient activities and attending to their personal needs. The MHT must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies.
Responsibilities
Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required. Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician. Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs. Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list. Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to making patient charts, copying forms, filing, ordering supplies, etc. Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required. Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Benefit
Highlights for full-time positions: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day! About Murray, KY: Murray, KY is a safe, affordable, and welcoming college town with strong schools, a stable local economy, and outstanding access to outdoor recreation. It’s an attractive place for families, students, retirees, and professionals looking for a high quality of life in a community-oriented setting. Who we are & where you can make a difference: Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs. About Universal Health Services: Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral