Psychiatric Mental Health Technician Full Time Night Shift

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we will serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units as we open in 2025.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient's individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Psychiatric Mental Health Technician position as we look forward to this exciting opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online at :

Position Description :

Psychiatric Mental Health Technicians carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction 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.

Benefit Highlights :

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.com

Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development :

Hours and Location :

Full-Time, 7pm to 7 : 30am for Night Shift.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW : 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at or email at

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