Mental Health Technician (Full Time)

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians for the Nursing Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare or related field, preferred.

• 6 months of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

• CPR certification required. Successful completion of the hospital’s designated behavioral and physical management training program or equivalent including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint required prior to assisting in the procedures. CPR certification and behavioral management certification must be maintained during employment. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

****Benefits available for FT & PT positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and 401k

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Rewarding career opportunities
• Team-oriented environment
• Great training program for new grads!
• Opportunity for advancement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.