Mental Health Tech - Day Shift

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Robust tuition reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking full-time Behavioral Health Associates to provide care at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital. This 126-bed facility offers a rewarding work environment along with a $3,500 sign-on bonus for day shift positions. Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma; a degree in psychology is preferred.

Your responsibilities will include assisting nursing staff with admissions and discharges, ensuring patient safety, and facilitating educational groups. Join us to make a difference every day!

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience in mental health & previous adolescent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with admissions by obtaining vital signs and securing belongings.
• Facilitate activity, education and leisure groups.
• Maintain current observation check sheets for all patients on their assigned unit.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in psychology or related human health services

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs) - Day Shift

This full-time opportunity offers 36 hours per week and full benefits. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Full-Time day shift positions are eligible for our $3,500.00 sign-on bonus!

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs) at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital deliver quality care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.

• Assists the Registered Nurse with admissions by obtaining vital signs and securing belongings. Screens visitors and incoming calls, answers questions and prioritizes or redirects calls as appropriate.


• Assists the Registered Nurse with the discharge process, returning belongings, and escorting individuals out of the hospital.


• Facilitates activity, education and leisure groups. Documents the purpose and outcome of the group for each member.


• Provides escorts for patients to the cafeteria, to the outside courtyards, or to other areas/departments in the hospital.


• Maintains current observation check sheets for all patients on their assigned unit. Conducts safety rounds each shift on the units including groups rooms, laundry rooms, and patient rooms. Documents safety rounds.


• Demonstrates compassion and respect when interacting with the individuals in our care and their families/care partners.


• Mentors and coaches patients on early warning signs and triggers.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• Robust tuition reimbursement


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in psychology or related human health services preferred. High School Diploma required.


• At least one (1) year of experience in mental health & previous adolescent experience preferred.

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital: Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.

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