LEAD TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE) - Nights

Uhs•Cape Girardeau, MO

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Southeast Behavioral Hospital: Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day's work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. https://southeastbehavioral.com/ Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety. The Lead MHT assists CNO with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role and overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patient. Under the oversight of the Nurse Educator, the Lead MHT is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Three (3) years' of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
At least once year of experience coaching and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one year of experience performing similar duties at the facility.
Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management training.
Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Obtain/maintain certification as an instructor/facilitator for Verbal De-escalation, Aggression Management, CPR/BLS or other additional duties, above and beyond the MHT requirements.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Three (3) years' of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety.
The Lead MHT assists CNO with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role and overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patient.
Under the oversight of the Nurse Educator, the Lead MHT is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.