Driver / Mental Health Technician

Southeast Behavioral Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(K) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient transport and provide direct care in a psychiatric setting. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and participate in group activities with diverse patient populations.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Class E license (preferred), and prior driving experience with MH settings valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Class E Driver's License preferred or obtained within designated time frame upon hire.
• One year driving a van-type vehicle preferred; six months in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving and transporting patients home.
• When not transporting patients, perform Mental Health Technician responsibilities.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; provide routine patient care in a psychiatric setting.
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors.
• Assist with patient groups and activities; work with diverse populations to meet needs.
• Provide trauma-informed and age-specific care; maintain therapeutic boundaries and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Southeast Behavioral Hospital:

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

https://southeastbehavioral.com/

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assist in driving and transporting patients home
• When not transporting patients, the individual in this role assumes Mental Health Technician Responsibilities.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
• Licensure: Class E Driver's License preferred or obtained wihtin a designated time-frame upon hire.
• Experience: One year of experience driving a van type vehicle preferred. Six months prior experience in a mental health setting preferred

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• 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
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.benefits.uhsguest.com
• Hours: 10:30 AM - 7 PM

EEO Statement

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.