Mental Health Associate - Days (Co-ed Unit)

Universal Health Services; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings programs

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Resumo da oferta

The Brook Hospital – Dupont, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician for the day shift in Louisville, KY. The role supports safety, structure, and the therapeutic environment by collaborating with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include safety checks, patient location tracking, and smooth handoffs. The position requires a High School diploma or GED and CPR certification, with no strict experience requirement but prior behavioral health exposure is

Qualificações

• Education – High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• No prior experience required; direct patient care in behavioral health is a plus.
• Maintain current CPR certification throughout employment.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
• Team-based approach to support safety and therapeutic environment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily safety checks and follow guidelines.
• Know location and condition of all patients at all times.
• Ensure proper handoff of clinical information between shifts.
• Assist in managing behavior and preventing unsafe acts per guidelines.
• Support the multidisciplinary team to sustain a therapeutic setting.

Conhecimentos

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Patient focus

Observation skills

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

Ferramentas

CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician – Day Shift (Co-ed Unit)

Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults.

Website: https://thebrookhospitals.com/

We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our Co-ed Unit on the day shift. In this role, you will support the safety, structure, and therapeutic environment of our patients by working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Job Duties

• Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
• Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
• Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
• Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive/unsafe behavior per facility guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education – High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Years of experience needed – No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Certifications – Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Computer skills – Ability to: gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits.
• Communication – Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors.
• Teamwork – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment.
• Service Excellence – Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.

Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations:

• Week 1: M-F 9 AM - 5 PM
Week 2: 3 Orientation Shifts
• Week 3: M-Th 9 AM - 4 PM

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.