MENTAL HEALTH TECH DAYS 8A-8P

Universal Health Services; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment. The facility, part of Universal Health Services, is a 118-bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center in Alabama.

Must be at least 21 years of age. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous PTO, excellent medical/dental/vision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor's degree in a mental health, psychology, or related field preferred
• One to two years experience in facilitating groups with variety of developmental ages (Child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Technicians provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.
• Support safety, therapeutic environment, and patient rights while assisting with activities and monitoring.

Skills

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's in mental health/psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees.The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. 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 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 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.

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Centeris seeking Mental Health Technicians. Mental Health Technicians provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.

MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY

Benefits include:

• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor's degree in a mental health, psychology, or related field preferred
• One to two years experience in facilitating groups
  with variety of developmental ages (Child, adolescent, adult and
  geriatric).

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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