LEAD TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Universal Health Services; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a dynamic Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor. You will manage the unit milieu and supervise Mental Health Technicians, ensuring optimal resident care.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 to 5 years of experience working with children or adolescents. This role comes with competitive compensation and benefits including Medical, Dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents required.
• Previous psych experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns.
• Documents and reports observations to Charge Nurse.
• Facilitates patient education and activity groups.
• Assists the patient with ADLs and personal needs.
• Promotes a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Effective listening skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A.A. degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

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. We are the largest treatment center of its kind in the southeast and host Riverbend Academy, an accredited school on our campus.

Much more online at: sandypineshospital.com

Sandy Pines is seeking a dynamic and talented Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor. The MHT Unit Coordinator will be responsible for management of the milieu of the units assigned and supervising 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 will represent the Mental Health Technicians in committee meetings.

Key Responsibilities include:

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

This opportunity provides the following:

• 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

Total Rewards include:

• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com