Day-Shift Mental Health Tech

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician in Tequesta, Florida. The MHT will manage patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, providing supervision and therapeutic group sessions to patients of various ages.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, leading patient groups, and participating in interventions. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in a healthcare setting, with current BLS certification required. A range of benefits, including competitive compensation and 401(K) match, is offered.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Must complete Crisis Prevention Intervention training during new hire orientation.
• Competency exams must be passed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide milieu management and continuous patient supervision.
• Lead therapeutic MHT patient groups and conduct Q15 rounds.
• Participate in crisis intervention situations as needed.

Skills

Excellent listening

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide the following to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics, dependent upon specific units worked: Milieu management and continuous patient caresupervision, interactions & role modeling to patients;ensure a safeenvironment,lead therapeutic MHT patient groups; conduct Q15 rounds and one to one patient supervision as well as participate in crisis intervention situations as needed. Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of patient’s individualized plan of care including goals and interventions.

Mental Health Technician – Full Time

12 Hour Shifts (7am - 7:30pm)

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training). Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi‑task and problem solve in a fast paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow through skills with strong focus on providing high quality patient care.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous verbal and written communication, hearing ordinary conversation. Occasionally hearing high‑pitched or low‑pitched sounds. Continuous firm/simple grasping and fine manipulating of both hands.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pet insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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