Mental/Behavioral Health Technician - PRN

Universal Health Services; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coral Shores Behavioral Hospital in Stuart, FL seeks a compassionate healthcare teammate to join our 80-bed behavioral health team. The role centers on patient care, safety, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year in healthcare, current BLS, CPI training, and the ability to work every other weekend. Strong communication and prioritization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• Overtime and flexible hours; required to work every other weekend.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment; strong focus on high quality patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Patient care focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Coral Shores Behavioral Hospital is an 80-bed behavioral health facility located in Stuart, FL, and provides inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient case and their family's needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training). Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Required to work every other weekend.
• Mustbe able to prioritize workload, effectivelymulti-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow through skills with strong focus on providing high quality patient care.
  

Physical Requirements

Move efficiently enough to meet the needs of several patients and/or move rapidly to provide timely intervention of patient aggression. Able to sit or walk during work shift. Able to hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes or other displays. Recognize vocal intonation that signal changes in acuity. Able to bend, reach and stoop. Must write legibly so as to accurately convey information. Able to read instructions and complete documentation and reports. Restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient in a safe and therapeutic manner. Able to lift, position or move patients in order to perform (orassist in) searches and procedures. Perform activities requiring manual dexterity. Able to lift 30lbs.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.