Home Health Aide, CNA

UnitedHealthcare; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private psychiatric hospital serving North Texas. The Mental Health Tech Supervisor will partner with nursing administration to maintain unit integrity, supervise staff, and oversee training and behavior management programs.

Responsibilities include mentoring lead MHTs, supervising patient management, ensuring safety, documenting accurately, and coordinating schedules with leadership.

Qualifications

• CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain HWC/Verbal Instructor certification.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Experience in inpatient mental health settings with adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing administration to ensure program integrity in inpatient units.
• Train lead MHTs and mentor staff.
• Assist in patient management and program oversight; maintain unit integrity and supervise staff.
• Ensure patient safety, crisis management and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure milieu schedules are followed and documentation is submitted.
• Demonstrate time management, organization, scheduling, and communication with leadership.
• Lead departmental training and participate in audits; conduct department meetings and assist communications.

Skills

Mentoring / training

Time management

Communication

Crisis management

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral sciences

High school diploma/GED + 1 year mental health experience

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

The Mental Health Tech Supervisor will work closely with all members of nursing administration to assure program integrity and structure in all the inpatient units. The Mental Health Tech Supervisor will assist with training lead MHTs and function as a mentor to all staff. Assist in patient management, program oversight, maintain unit integrity, provides continual supervision, ensure patient safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions. Ensure milieu schedules are being followed by nurse department staff and ensure appropriate documentation submitted. Be proficient in time management, organization, scheduling, and communication with leadership team. Take on departmental training roles as needed and participate in audits as assigned. Conduct departmental meetings and assist with department communication.

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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires Associate's degree in the behavioral sciences (or equivalent: 60 college credits) or possess a high school diploma/GED and have one (1) year of full time experience in mental health. Must be at least 21 years of age. Prefer Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences.
• Experience: Must have an extensive understanding and working knowledge of inpatient psych and acute units in a hospital setting. Must be able to work effectively with adolescents and adults.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Must obtain HWC/Verbal Instructor certification. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement

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