Mental Health Technician (MHT)- PRN

Mental Health Technician - Per Diem (12 hour shifts)

Dover Behavioral Health System requires all Nursing Department Per Diem Staff.

In addition, you must to commit to one (1) summer holiday (Labor Day, Memorial Day, or July 4^th) and one (1) winter holiday annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day).

What we offer!

• • Competitive Compensation and shift differential
  • Generous Paid Time Off - 24 days in the first year!
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career Ladder Opportunities

*UHS benefits are available to employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. Coverage is effective on day 31 of employment. Eligibility for employees who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week varies by location.

What does a Mental Health Technician do?

Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents will a wide variety of disorders to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Mental Health Technicians are dedicated and committed to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and therapeutic patient care making us a great place to work!

• Closely monitor patients and complete observation rounds using required safety protocols - Patient Safety is #1!
• Participate in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths
• Assist in the admission process, including obtaining vital signs, safety search of patients and personal belongings, obtaining urine specimens and orienting new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan, prepare, and deliver group therapy programs for patients
• Participate in hospital codes necessary to the unit's safe operation.
• Partners with the Charge Nurse with assignments and ensuring a successful shift
• Create an engaging unit milieu to maintain a therapeutic and safe environment with a goal to achieve high patient satisfaction

What does a Mental Health Technician value at Dover Behavioral Health System?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.

DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year. At Dover Behavioral Health System patient satisfaction is one of our top commitments. For three years in a row, Dover Behavioral Health System has placed in the Top 10 for highest patient satisfaction scores amongst UHS hospitals. In 2020, we placed 6th for highest patient satisfaction scores! Our high patient satisfaction is due to our dedicated and seasoned staff and our strong clinical programs.What does a Mental Health Technician do at Dover Behavioral Health?

Mental Health Technician Job Requirements:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred
• A minimum of one year of direct work experience in a behavioral health environment including leading groups, de-escalating behaviors, and managing multiple clinical diagnoses is highly recommended.
• Experience in an inpatient setting strongly preferred

About Our Parent Company (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. 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. 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

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

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