Mental Health Technician Adult Unit - PT Nights Hr Shifts

Mental Health Technician Adult Unit - PT Nights - 12-Hr Shifts

Havenwyck Hospital (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan, specializing in comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults.

The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include assisting with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, monitoring patients for potential aggressive behaviors, de‑escalating situations, reporting alterations in sensory perceptual images, ensuring safety, assisting with activities of daily living, and fostering independent behavior in a therapeutic environment.

• Follow instructions from nursing leadership and hospital policies.
• Report patient medical problems and changes in sensory perception to the Registered Nurse.
• Monitor safety issues and take action to prevent patient harm.
• Provide care that respects safety, patient rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers promptly and complete appropriate documentation.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer minimum two years of college in psychology, social work, mental health, or related fields.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed patients preferred.
• Employees must be in good standing regarding employment and corrective action history.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS.
• Free basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment and refinancing programs.

For more information or to apply, contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248‑373‑9200.

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