Mental Health Tech - Driver

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Driver to support the treatment team. You will provide continuous patient care, supervise, interact with patients aged 5 to geriatrics, and transport patients as needed while maintaining safety.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; additional degree in social work or therapeutic discipline preferred; valid driver's license; CPR certification; Handle With Care training within

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; degree in social work or therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Two years of related experience in psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Must be 21+ and have a clean driving record; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Technician (MHT)/Driver provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling for patients aged from five to geriatric.
• Transports patients to and from the facility while maintaining safety and oversight.
• Acts as active part of the treatment team and supports observation and care.
• Adheres to safety protocols and assists with restraining procedures as trained.

Skills

CPR Certification

Valid driver's license

Handle With Care Training

Good driving record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in social work or therapeutic discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

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, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.

El Paso Behavioral Health System

is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Driverfunctions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. In addition, this position provides transportation of patients to and from the facility providing continuous observation interaction, and role modeling to the patients while maintaining safety at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or equivalent; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Maintains a valid, class-specific driver’s license applicable to the transportation of patients.

Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older and have a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Public Safety. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime, holidays and weekends, and flexible hours. Must have current CPR Certification.

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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.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.