LEAD MENTAL HEALTH TECH - NIGHT SHIFT

Universal Health Services•Tequesta, FL

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About The Position

Sandy Pines is seeking a dynamic and talented Night Shift Unit Coordinator. Universal Health Services, Inc., 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; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, 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. SandyPines Residential Treatment Center is a 149 bed Residential Psychiatric Facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is located in beautiful sub-tropical South Florida and is nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park which creates a rustic, roomy outdoor atmosphere. Sandy Pines is at the county line of both Palm Beach and Martin Counties and is just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We are pleased to announce the Unit coordinator position at Sandy Pines. Job Description: The 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. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Previous psych experience preferred.
Current CPR Certification (training provided).
Detail oriented and ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced 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.