LEAD TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Sandypineshospital; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Job summary

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center is looking for a Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor to oversee the safety and wellbeing of children and adolescents. In this role, you'll manage unit operations and lead the Mental Health Technicians in providing the utmost care for our residents.

Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or A.A. degree with relevant experience, alongside strong communication and multitasking skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical plans, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with children or adolescents required.
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask.
• Current CPR Certification (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Manage the milieu of the units assigned and supervise Mental Health Technicians.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in organizing all aspects of resident care.
• Observe and document patient behavior patterns.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Highly effective listening skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed Residential Psychiatric Facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is in beautiful South Florida, nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park and just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest treatment center of its kind in the southeast and hosts Riverbend Academy, an accredited school on our campus.

Responsibilities

Sandy Pines is seeking a dynamic and talented Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor. The MHT Unit Coordinator will manage the milieu of the units assigned and supervise the Mental Health Technicians on their assigned unit. They will also assist the Charge Nurse in organizing and monitoring all aspects of resident care and represent the Mental Health Technicians in committee meetings.

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns. Documents and reports observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate staff.
• Takes and records measures of patients’ general physical condition, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration. Notifies Charge Nurse or appropriate staff of abnormal values.
• Facilitates patient education and activity groups.
• Assists the patient with ADLs and personal needs (i.e., management of clothing and property; grooming).
• Uses approved verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.
• Escorts patients to meals, breaks and other activities.
• Promotes a therapeutic environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three to five years’ experience working with children or adolescents required, or A.A. degree and one year experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous psych experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification (training provided).
• Detail oriented and ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organization skills.
• Highly effective listening skills.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses.
• Pet Insurance.