Mental Health Tech - FT

UHS•Oakland Park, FL

88d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS, is a private hospital specializing in the treatment of drug addiction, mental health issues, and concurrent disorders for adults and adolescents. They offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment. The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Universal Health Services (UHS) is a large healthcare corporation with a significant record of achievement and performance, employing over 90,000 people across various facilities and services in multiple countries.

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 Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training). Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment.
Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow through skills with strong focus on providing high quality patient care.
Able to sit or walk during work shift.
Able to hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes or other displays.
Recognize vocal intonation that signal changes in acuity.
Able to bend, reach and stoop.
Must write legibly to accurately convey information.
Able to read instructions and complete documentation and reports.
Restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient in a safe and therapeutic manner.
Able to lift, position or move patients in order to perform (or assist in) searches and procedures.
Perform activities requiring manual dexterity.
Able to lift 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs.
Contribute to crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, personal growth, and problem-solving capabilities.
Assist patients in achieving good health and long-term sobriety.
Complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), including aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training.
Pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
Prioritize workload, effectively multi-task, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate excellent listening, communication, prioritization, and follow-through skills with a strong focus on providing high-quality patient care.
Move efficiently to meet the needs of several patients and/or move rapidly to provide timely intervention of patient aggression.
Sit or walk during the work shift.
Hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes, or other displays.
Recognize vocal intonation that signals changes in acuity.
Bend, reach, and stoop.
Write legibly to accurately convey information.
Read instructions and complete documentation and reports.
Restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient in a safe and therapeutic manner.
Lift, position, or move patients to perform (or assist in) searches and procedures.
Perform activities requiring manual dexterity.
Lift 30 lbs.