LEAD TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor for Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center in Florida. This role involves managing patient units and supervising Mental Health Technicians, providing an engaging environment for children and adolescents.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and experience with youth, supervisory skills, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive compensation and great benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents required.
• Previous psych experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the milieu of the units assigned.
• Supervise the Mental Health Technicians.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in organizing resident care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Detail oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

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.