Mental Health Technician Full Time - Days: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

UHS

1 month ago

Auburn Hills, MichiganFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Mental Health Technician Full Time - Days: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in United States.

Key Responsibilities

36 hrs/week

every other weekend HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility) Havenwyck Hospital s a Joint Commission

verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.

Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.

Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.

Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UHS in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CareDe-escalationPatient MonitoringSafety MonitoringActivities of Daily Living AssistanceInterventionDocumentationCommunicationAdmissions AssistanceDischarges AssistanceTransfers Assistance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Technician Full Time - Days: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, De-escalation, Patient Monitoring, Safety Monitoring, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Intervention, Documentation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides routine patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, which includes assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. Key duties involve monitoring patients for aggressive behaviors, using necessary interventions to de-escalate situations,...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plan, 401k with Company Match, Career Development Opportunities, Free Basic Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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