Behavioral Mental Health Tech 7a-7p
UHS
Summary
The Behavioral Mental Health Tech assists in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Tech has a significant role in direct patient care and is a critical participant in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR and S/R techniques.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Behavioral Mental Health Tech assists in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Tech has a significant role in direct patient care and is a critical participant in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR and S/R techniques.
- Mentors new hires and students in unit routines
- Performs administrative duties as assigned
- Acts as a role model to patients/residents
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills
- Performs other duties as assigned
Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with their availability.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Valid driver's license in good standing per UHS Transportation policy strongly preferred
- CPR Preferred (offered on-site)
- Handle With Care Preferred (offered on-site)
Education/Experience
Bachelor Degree Preferred
General Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
- Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
- Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
- Computer skills helpful
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions
- Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning
Skills
Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Good communication skills; able to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Basic clerical skills and experience with office equipment
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to problem solve and accept feedback
- Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning
- Valid driver's license in good standing strongly preferred
- CPR preferred
- Handle With Care preferred
- Bachelor Degree preferred
- Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development
- Retention Bonus
- Loan Forgiveness
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.