Driver / Mental Health Technician

UHS • Cape Girardeau, MO

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in driving and transporting patients home. When not transporting patients, the individual in this role assumes Mental Health Technician Responsibilities. Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment. Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors. Assist with patient groups and activities. Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs. Provide trauma informed and age-specific care. Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Class E Driver's License preferred or obtained within a designated time-frame upon hire
• One year of experience driving a van type vehicle preferred
• Six months prior experience in a mental health setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving and transporting patients home
• Assume Mental Health Technician Responsibilities when not transporting patients
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED