TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Sandypineshospital; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sandypineshospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician (MHT) for its facility in Tequesta, Florida. The position involves providing continuous patient care, leading therapeutic groups, and ensuring a safe environment for children and adolescents aged 5 to 17.

Qualified candidates will have at least a high school diploma and prior experience in healthcare settings. The role includes 12-hour shifts and requires strong communication and crisis intervention skills. Benefits include competitive pay and excellent medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• Completion of CPI training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide milieu management and continuous patient care supervision.
• Lead therapeutic MHT patient groups.
• Participate in crisis intervention situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Patient supervision

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed residential psychiatric facility that serves children and adolescents aged 5 to 17. It is located in South Florida, near Jonathan Dickinson State Park, at the county line of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a registered nurse, you will be an active member of the patient treatment team and will: provide milieu management and continuous patient care supervision; interact and role-model with patients; ensure a safe environment; lead therapeutic MHT patient groups; conduct Q-15 rounds and one-to-one patient supervision; and participate in crisis intervention situations as needed. You will follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and maintain awareness of each patient’s individualized plan of care, including goals and interventions.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Pet insurance

Mental Health Technician (MHT) – Full Time

12-hour shifts (7 am – 7:30 pm)

Education / Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or prior behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training. Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Must 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

Continuous verbal and written communication; hearing ordinary conversation; occasionally hearing high-pitched or low-pitched sounds; continuous firm/simple grasping and fine manipulation of both hands.

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.