Mental Health Technician

UHS; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Student Loan Repayment

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Ladders

Job summary

Wellstone Regional Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana seeks full-time Mental Health Technicians for 2nd shift and 1st shift, every other weekend. The role includes direct patient care, supervision and modeling under RN supervision across age groups from preschool to geriatrics.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma (college preferred); CPI/CPR training is required. CNA is a plus and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• CPI/CPR training completed prior to working any unit independently.
• Behavioral Health experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modelling to patients across age groups.
• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse on assigned units.
• Be an active part of the treatment team on both in-patient and out-patient programs.

Skills

CPI/CPR training

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School Diploma

College preferred

CNA is a plus

Job description

Responsibilities

Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, and the Adult population. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well. Wellstone is seeking dynamic and talented full-time Mental Health Technicians, 5 days per week, 2nd shift (2:45p-11:15p), and 1st shift (6:45a-3:15p), working every other weekend.

https://www.wellstonehospital.com.

The Mental Health Technician function as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The Mental Health Technician work under the direction of the Registered Nurse. These are non-exempt, hourly, 2nd and 3rd shift positions, eligible for shift differentials. Every other weekend is required.

This opportunity provides the following:

• *UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• PET INSURANCE!
• Student Loan Repayment!!!
• Generous Paid Time Off
• CAREER LADDERS!

Qualifications

Education: Must have High School Diploma, college preferred. CNA is a plus!!

Experience: Behavioral Health experience preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements: CPI/CPR training must be completed prior to working any unit independently. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Must complete and pass screening process.

Hours of Work: 6:45a-3:15p; 2:45p-11:15p; 5 days per week (every other weekend); other times as indicated by immediate supervisor.

If you have any questions about the Mental Health Tech position, please contact HR Director, Tiffany Pierce, [phone], or [e-mail].

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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