LEAD MENTAL HEALTH TECH - DAY SHIFT
About The Position
Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed Residential Psychiatric Facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is in beautiful South Florida, nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park and just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We are the largest treatment center of its kind in the southeast and host Riverbend Academy, an accredited school on our campus. Much more online at: sandypineshospital.com Sandy Pines is seeking a dynamic and talented Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor. The MHT Unit Coordinator will be responsible for management of the milieu of the units assigned and supervising the Mental Health Technicians on their assigned unit. They will also assist the Charge Nurse in organizing and monitoring all aspects of resident care, and will represent the Mental Health Technicians in committee meetings.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and three to five years' experience working with children or adolescents required, or A.A. degree and one year experience.
- Current CPR Certification (training provided).
- Detail oriented and ability to successfully multi task in a fast pace environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and organization skills.
- Highly effective listening skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Previous psych experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observes patients to detect behavior patterns. Documents and reports observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate staff.
- Takes and records measures of patients' general physical condition, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration. Notifies Charge Nurse or appropriate staff of abnormal values.
- Facilitates patient education and activity groups
- Assists the patient with ADLs and personal needs (i.e., management of clothing and property; grooming).
- Uses approved verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.
- Escorts patients to meals, breaks and other activities.
- Promotes a therapeutic environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Benefits
- 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
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
