MENTAL HEALTH TECH - PER DIEM

UHS • Shippensburg, PA

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About The Position

This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field. This is a per diem position where the employee has flexibility in choosing the shifts they work. Our psych units work 12-hour shifts - 6:30am - 7:00pm or 6:30pm - 7:00am. Our chemical dependency unit works 8-hour shifts- 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11pm or 10:30pm-7:00am Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for over 35 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as, an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Website: www.roxburyhospital.com The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License with safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule
• Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety
• Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities
• Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.

Benefits

• Educational assistance of up to $2000 annually
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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