MENTAL HEALTH TECH DAY SHIFT

UHS • Tequesta, FL

100d

About The Position

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation with annual revenues of $13.4 billion in 2022. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points across the U.S., 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, located in South Florida. The primary responsibility of a Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure that patients are supervised and safe. The MHT will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and will be an active member of the patient treatment team, providing continuous patient care supervision and leading therapeutic patient groups.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to prioritize workload, effectively multi-task, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent listening, communication, prioritization, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient supervision and safety.
• Provide milieu management and continuous patient care supervision.
• Interact and role model to patients.
• Lead therapeutic MHT patient groups.
• Conduct Q15 rounds and one-to-one patient supervision.
• Participate in crisis intervention situations as needed.
• Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team.
• Maintain awareness of each patient’s individualized plan of care.

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.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 328+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees