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Mental Health Technician, Binghamton General Hospital
United Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our Binghamton General Hospital team in Binghamton, NY. This is a benefits-eligible position.
Shift: Days/Rotation
Hours per week: 28
Salary range: $21.00 – $28.35/hour, depending on experience
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Mental Health Technician Position Overview
As a part of the Mental Health Technician team you will provide direct patient care related to biopsychosocial rehabilitation of the patient in the Behavioral Health setting. Activities include direct patient care as related to environment of care, safety issues, therapeutic communication and co-facilitation of groups. Utilizes effective communication skills.
UHS Wilson Medical Center is a 280-bed hospital and Level II Trauma Center. In this position, youxe2x80x99ll serve a medical facility that is a regional leader in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and neurosciences, cancer care, maternity and high-risk obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, blood disorder treatment, and physical therapy and rehabilitation. Wilson is a bustling hospital and is a 24-hour designated stroke and chest pain center.
Mental Health Technician Responsibilities and Expectations
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Monitors the physical status of patients and performs tasks that ensure physical well-being working with and under the direction of a registered nurse (e.g. clinical measurements, personal care, nutrition and hydration, specimen collection, shift rounding and escorting patients off site when necessary).
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8fEnsures a comfortable and safe environment by encouraging patients to maintain tidiness and cleanliness of their personal space (assigned room) and the unit.
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Ensures the availability of equipment and materials and monitors unit equipment for safe operation and storage.
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8fAddresses self-care deficits in the personal hygiene and home-living skills of individual patients. Assists the patient in the development of these skills (i.e. role modeling/social skills/coping).
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Documents and reports patient information as per policy.
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Plans and initiates structured activities with patients in consultation with rehabilitation therapists.
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Leads and co-facilitates the group process in an assigned group setting, upon successful completion of the specified training program and utilizes theory-based leadership in group therapy sessions as evidenced by completion of specific training and mentorships with lead staff.
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Provides support and assistance to staff involved in ECT treatments
Position Qualifications
Minimum:
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Associatexe2x80x99s Degree in Applied Science in Human Services or 4 years of experience in a Mental Health related field or inpatient hospital setting and completion of Abnormal Psych within 2 years of hire.
Preferred:
xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in area with Human Service Focus
Employee Benefits at United Health Services
When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. Wexe2x80x99re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match model
- Immediate accrual of paid time off
- Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
- Free, extensive online training through HealthStream
- Tuition reimbursement and education incentive programs to further your education, particularly in nursing or allied health fields
About United Health Services
United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New Yorkxe2x80x99s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.
United Health Services employees and providers are xe2x80x9cLOVED!xe2x80x9d This means wexe2x80x99re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, youxe2x80x99ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
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