UHS
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and support under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, including monitoring behaviors and attending to personal needs. They are responsible for documenting patient information, conducting therapies, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in crisis prevention, stress management, and basic software applications is required.
Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required. Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician. Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs. Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list. Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to making patient charts, copying forms, filing, ordering supplies, etc. Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required. Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends. Benefit Highlights for full-time positions: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day! For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Recruiter at oscar.hernandez2@horizonhealth.com 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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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. www.uhs.com
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