Behavioral Health Technician (No Degree) / Acute Psych / FT / Night
UHS
Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, house supervisor, and charge nurse, attends to patients' direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated. Assists in delivering treatment, safety, and activities of daily living as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Job description
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, house supervisor, and charge nurse, attends to patients' direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated. Assists in delivering treatment, safety, and activities of daily living as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Perform observation rounding, medical procedures, and safety rounds
- Lead topic-specific groups and manage the milieu
- Train new employees and complete documentation
- Maintain current BLS and Handle with Care certification
- Attend 80% of departmental staff meetings and required in-service trainings
- Demonstrate proper infection control procedures using standard precautions
- Maintain proper boundaries when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers
- Treat patients with respect according to patient rights and responsibilities
- Communicate in a positive, compassionate, and professional manner
- Demonstrate cultural competence and awareness of cultural differences
Qualifications
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date, maintained throughout employment. Must possess one of the following: 2 years' experience providing patient care, EMT Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, or High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, and move about the work area and hospital. Must be able to concentrate amid distractions, meet deadlines, maintain self-control in volatile situations, set therapeutic limits, and physically assist with patient restraint when necessary for safety.
Requirements
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date
- Must possess one of: 2 years' patient care experience, EMT Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, or High School Diploma or equivalent
- Handle with Care certification current
- Ability to physically assist with restraint of patients when necessary
- Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, and lift
- Ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries with patients
- Ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.