Lead Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Tech

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Starting hourly pay: $19.53

Shift differentials

Overtime may be required

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

SoFi student loan program

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician. The role provides direct patient care to children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting and focuses on patient safety and following hospital policy.

Responsibilities include supporting treatment, recreation and daily living activities, maintaining the program schedule, and applying least restrictive interventions to avoid seclusion whenever possible.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year psychiatric/behavioral direct care experience in a psychiatric hospital setting with children/adolescents.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
• Ensure patient safety on the units and follow hospital policy.
• Assist in treatment, recreation, and activities of daily living to assess changes in social behaviors and clinical status.
• Ensure program schedule is followed and assign unit tasks.
• Utilize least restrictive interventions per policy to avoid seclusion and restraint whenever possible.

Skills

Psychiatric care experience

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician. The role provides direct patient care to children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting and focuses on patient safety and following hospital policy.

Responsibilities include supporting treatment, recreation and daily living activities, maintaining the program schedule, and applying least restrictive interventions to avoid seclusion whenever possible.