Lead Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
The Lead Mental Health Tech is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the treatment team and provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the CNO & Milieu Manager. This position functions as an integral part in the training of mental health technicians.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Precept new Mental Health Techs and continue to train current MHTs at least 10 new mental health technicians a year if available.
- To assist with providing training in HWC and Verbal de-escalation under the supervision of the Hospital Educator (as applicable).
- Mentor MHT's to perform all duties per policy, procedure, regulation and/or approved training.
- Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient's appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable
- Minimum one (1) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
- Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required
- Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation
- Lead MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime, nights, and have flexible hours
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings
- Pet Insurance
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.