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Havenwyck Hospital Mental Health Tech in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults.
It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
POSITION SUMMARY: Mental Health Tech
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
- Remains in patient care areas whenever possible to assist patients and visitors.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis.
- Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
- Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and uses the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
Represents the facility in a manner that conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off