Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Responsibilities

Granite Hills Hospital offers high-quality, patient centered behavioral health care for the greater Milwaukee community. Our -bed facility features evidence-based treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults.

We are looking for looking for  s to join our new team!

Mental Health Technicians function as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging from adolescent through geriatrics.

Interested applicants may apply directly through our website and apply through the Careers tab.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $ billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked # on the Fortune , and listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top Public Companies.

Qualifications

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) position requires :

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Experience : Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure : Must maintain a valid driver’s license in Wisconsin.

Additional Requirements : Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. MHT’s may be required to work weekends, overtime and flexible hours.