LEAD TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)
UHS
Summary
The Lead Mental Health Technician is a key member of the Lighthouse Milieu Management Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
Job description
The Lead Mental Health Technician works with Nursing Management to ensure 24 hour a day management of the therapeutic milieu for each unit and supervision oversight of the Mental Health Technicians (MHTs).
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Vital role in providing all residents and staff with a safe, structured and therapeutic environment.
- Ensure that all milieu staff are following the programming, services, activities, behavioral plans, any special protocols, program schedules on each unit, and systems of communication in all programs that promotes consistency with agency training and program philosophy.
- Work directly with leadership to measure and report program outcomes and maintaining program policies and procedures.
- Models appropriate and therapeutic redirection and limits of resident behavior, time outs, seclusions/restraints for all staff.
- Works with HRD, DON and Nurse Management to hold MHT staff accountable for their work, to provide supervision and disciplinary counseling as needed through the Nursing Department.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness
- At least one year of experience training and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one year of experience performing similar duties
- Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Behavioral Management training
- Complete course and certification as a Handle With Care/Verbal De-Escalation Instructor
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Savings
- Paid Time Off
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.