Mental Health Technician (Evening Shift 3pm-11:30pm) Job at Cedar Ridge Hospital, Nebraska

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  • Cedar Ridge Hospital
  • Nebraska

Job Description

Responsibilities

Full Time Evening Shifts Available - 3pm-11:30pm (every other weekend rotation required)

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care and supervision for residents, assure residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. MHT's act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior.   Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Milieu Manager under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

MHT REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
  • Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred
  • Must be able to work 8 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periods

FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Shift Differentia l for applicable shifts
  • Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
  • Referral Bonus Options
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations! 
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

C edar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorder s such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
  • Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred
  • Must be able to work 8 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periods
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Successfully complete a drug test
  • Successfully pass a national background check
  • Must possess valid Drivers License
  • Physical agility to manage patients
  • Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Strong Computer skills
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
  • Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries 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

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Outdoor, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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