MENTAL HEALTH TECH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - #254060

Responsibilities

MENTAL HEALTH TECH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK.  St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years.  We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more. 

Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician performs selected patient care activities. They are a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient's therapeutic treatment plan. Primary responsibilities include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as part of the clinical team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures patient dignity and respects patient's values.
• Treats patients with professional demeanor, in accordance with established facility practices.
• Able to communicate needs of patients and involved in measuring patient performance.
• Conducts activities in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs.
• Completes progress notes according to program procedures.
• An active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists counselors and/or Therapists in provision of patient care in accordance with individual treatment plans.
• Performs patient care tasks as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains communication and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Observes patient progress and reports status to appropriate Therapist, Counselor or charge nurse.
  
  

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Sign on bonus
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
  
  

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required with post high school education preferred.
• Secure training required within 60 days of hiring, renew annually thereafter.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Moderate supervisory skills required.
• BLS required before starting on the floor.
  
  

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