Mental Health Tech - Full-Time MHT

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Clearwater (FL)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 31,684

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician. The role requires providing patient care supervision and participating in crisis intervention. Candidates should be high school graduates with healthcare experience and BLS certification. This position offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities within the company. Shifts include daytime, nighttime, and weekends with 12-hour schedules.

Qualifications

At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting or behavioral health experience preferred.
Current BLS certification required.
Must complete aggression management/crisis intervention/restraint training.

Responsibilities

Provide milieu management and patient care supervision.
Conduct Q15 rounds and one-to-one patient supervision.
Participate in crisis intervention situations.

Skills

Patient supervision

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, ranking #281 on the Fortune 500. In 2019, ranked #293. In 2017, UHS was listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and, through its subsidiaries, operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 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.

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater is a freestanding, full‑service 144‑bed psychiatric hospital specializing in successful treatment of acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. Located in beautiful, picturesque Clearwater, Florida, the hospital is conveniently located and accessible 24 hours/day for admissions. Treatment programs and specialty services include substance abuse, dual diagnosis/rapid stabilization, 24‑hour mental health assessment and partial hospitalization. Our caring professionals are all committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs. This commitment extends to the families and communities of our patients as a whole, to restore hope and promote good health.

For more information, please visit our website at https://windmoor.com.

We are pleased to announce the following available position:

Mental Health Tech – Full‑Time, Days, Nights, and Weekends

Shifts: 12‑hour shifts, 7 p‑7 a, 7 a‑7 p

Shift Differentials range from $2‑$4 per hour.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team. Provide milieu management and continuous patient care supervision, interactions and role modeling to patients; ensure a safe environment, lead therapeutic MHT patient groups; conduct Q15 rounds and one‑to‑one patient supervision as well as participate in crisis intervention situations as needed. Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient and maintain awareness of the patient’s individualized plan of care, including goals and interventions.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education: High‑school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
Current BLS certification required.
Must complete and maintain aggression management/crisis intervention/restraint training. Training may be obtained during new‑hire orientation.
Must pass competency assessments within 90 days of hire.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi‑task and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow‑through skills with a strong focus on providing high‑quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

Move efficiently enough to meet the needs of several patients and/or move rapidly to provide timely intervention of patient aggression. Able to sit or walk during work shift. Able to hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes or other displays. Recognize vocal intonation that signals changes in acuity. Able to bend, reach and stoop. Must write legibly so as to accurately convey information. Able to read instructions and complete documentation and reports. Restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient in a safe and therapeutic manner. Able to lift, position or move patients in order to perform (or assist in) searches and procedures. Perform activities requiring manual dexterity. Able to lift 30 lbs.

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