Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health PRN

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation and generous

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital in Conway, SC is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician to support a therapeutic milieu and provide direct care, safety and supervision for patients. You will document behavior, assist treatment plans, and participate in crisis intervention as needed.

Responsibilities include escorting patients to activities, transporting to appointments, de-escalation of crises, and ensuring basic needs such as clothing and hygiene are met, in collaboration with the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• CPI Certification is required.
• Must complete 5 day Hospital Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to work, meals, recreation and education activities and supervise as needed.
• Transport patients to appointments and maintain safety and security with crisis plans in place.
• De-escalate aggression, use active listening, reinforce positive behavior and support admissions for screenings.
• Assess needs for clothing, linens and personal hygiene and supervise related tasks.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CPI Certification

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Opportunity

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital has Per Diem Mental Health Tech positions available. The Mental Health Technician provides care and close supervision of facility patients, documents behavior, and develops positive relationships with patients in order to implement treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Position Summary

Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while providing for the direct care, welfare, safety and security of patients with emotional and/or psychological disorders in collaboration with the treatment team, (i.e.; Physicians, Teachers, Recreational, Therapists, Dietitian Nurses, Lead Clinical Staff and Mental Health Technicians), in compliance with JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and other performance improvement indicators and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

The role of a Mental Health Technician at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital:

• Escort patients to work, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, smoke breaks (if applicable), and education activities and participate in their supervision and instruction as needed.
• Transport patients to and from medical appointments or other activities as directed. Maintain safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the patients, maintaining optimal physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene. Ensure that all assigned patients have an individualized crisis plan developed.
• Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture. Maintain collaboration with Admission Department to provide clinical support for initial screenings. Provide appropriate back up for assessments when there is need.
• Assess and ensure the needs of the patients are being met in relation to clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies; supervise personal hygiene tasks.

Shift Requirement(s)

• 7am-7pm shift or 7pm-7am shift
• 12 Hour Shifts.
• Minimum (5) shifts per month

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Qualifaction Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year(s) related experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPI Certified
• Must be able to complete (5) day Hospital Orientation.

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.