Mental Health Tech - Driver

Universal Health Services, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a Mental Health Technician. The role involves providing patient care, supervision, and transportation for patients of all ages. Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent, valid driver's license, and CPR certification. Experience in psychiatric care is preferred. This position requires a compassionate personality and a commitment to patient safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in psychiatric patient care techniques preferred.
• Must maintain a class-specific driver's license.
• Current CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Transport patients safely to and from the facility.
• Interact and role model to patients of varying ages.

Skills

Patient care

Supervision

Role modeling

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Degree in social work or related field

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 our Compliance Hotline 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

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.

• 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.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at [e-mail] and by phone at [phone].

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.