Lead Inpatient Mental Health Tech

University-Behavioral-Health-of-Dento; Denton (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits website

Résumé du poste

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas. The Mental Health Tech Supervisor will collaborate with nursing administration to assure program integrity across inpatient units and guide staff through training and supervision.

The role requires strong crisis management and patient safety focus, with duties including oversight of unit operations, documentation, scheduling, and cross‑functional communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree in the behavioral sciences (or 60 college credits) or a high school diploma/GED with 1 year of full-time mental health experience.
• Must be 21 years of age; Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences preferred.

Responsabilités

• Mentor MHTs and train staff.
• Assist in patient management, program oversight, ensure safety and crisis management.
• Ensure milieu schedules are followed and documentation submitted.
• Demonstrate time management, organization, scheduling and leadership communication.
• Lead departmental training roles and participate in audits.
• Conduct departmental meetings and assist with department communications.

Connaissances

Mentoring

Patient management

Crisis management

Time management

Scheduling

Communication

Formation

Associate degree

High school diploma + 1 year experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

Responsibilities

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.

Website: www.ubhdenton.com

Shift: Full-Time

Position Summary: 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.

Benefit & Rewards 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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.

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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.

Licensure: No licensure necessary.

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.

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