Mental/Behavioral Health Technician-PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of healthcare services in a dynamic role that emphasizes patient care and crisis management. This position at a behavioral health facility offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, where you will be part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients of all ages. With opportunities for career development within a large network of facilities, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in crisis. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in fast-paced settings, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Challenging Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification and CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care to patients in a 24/7 environment.
• Manage patient aggression and perform restraint safely.

Skills

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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

1. 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 in 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.
   • Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi-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 (or assist in) searches and procedures. Perform activities requiring manual dexterity. Able to lift 30lbs.

We offer:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 328+ Subsidiaries!

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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