Lead Mental Health Technician- FT 3rd Shift
UHS
Summary
Three Rivers Midlands is a comprehensive behavioral health facility treating children and adolescents through residential and Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBH). We treat males and females ages 11-18 for a wide spectrum of psychiatric issues, addictive behaviors, and chemical dependency related illnesses.
Job description
Schedule is 3rd shift 11pm-7:30am
The Lead Mental Health Technician include:
- Serve as a role model for residents and Mental Health Technicians.
- Ensures environment remains safe and normative culture remains positive throughout facility.
- Serves as a program liaison by planning and organizing events with the charge nurse.
- Contributes to formulation, implementation and revision of the resident individual treatment plan (ITP).
- Promotes development of residents' daily living skills through appropriate assignment, instruction, and supervision of tasks.
- Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper restraint technique guidelines, and displaying neutral emotions.
- Ensures optimal communication by relaying pertinent resident care information for change of shift report, team logs, communication books and complex staff meetings.
- This opening is for a varied schedule and mandatory stay requirements.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field with at least one year experience preferred
- Direct experience working with adolescents and children in a residential/educational/juvenile setting
- At least one year demonstrated supervisory experience
- Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships as relates to child/adolescents therapeutic processes
- Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development
- Knowledge of limit setting and behavior management
- CPI & CPR
- Must have valid SCDL in good standing to be an eligible driver
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- 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.