BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Child/Adolescents

Rockfordcenter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to mental health care, where you will provide essential support to patients across various age groups. As a Mental Health Technician, your role will involve direct patient care, ensuring their safety and well-being while actively participating in treatment planning and group therapy sessions. This rewarding position offers a challenging work environment with opportunities for career development and generous benefits, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Embrace the chance to grow within a respected organization committed to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or similar experience required.
• Two years of experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit patients and complete assigned rounds.
• Participate in treatment planning and assist in admissions.
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Clinical Skills

Listening Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Experience in Behavioral Health

Tools

CPR Certification

Handle with Care Training

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Child and Adolescent Unit will work five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Various shifts are available: 3-11:30pm or 11-7:30am.

(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A- 5P)

Rockford Centeris a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

Position Summary:

In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned
• Participate in treatment planning
• Assist in the admission process
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
• Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation

Benefits:

• • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition Assistance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting. Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
• Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.

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