Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, and the Adult population. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well.
Job description
Wellstone is seeking dynamic and talented full-time Mental Health Technicians, 5 days per week, 2nd shift (2:45p-11:15p), and 1st shift (6:45a-3:15p), working every other weekend.
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
These are non-exempt, hourly, 2nd and 3rd shift positions, eligible for shift differentials. Every other weekend is required.
Qualifications
Education: Must have High School Diploma, college preferred. CNA is a plus!!
Experience: Behavioral Health experience preferred but not required.
Additional Requirements: CPI/CPR training must be completed prior to working any unit independently. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Must complete and pass screening process.
Hours of Work: 6:45a-3:15p; 2:45p-11:15p; 5 days per week (every other weekend); other times as indicated by immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Must have High School Diploma
- College preferred
- CNA is a plus
- Behavioral Health experience preferred but not required
- CPI/CPR training must be completed prior to working any unit independently
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours
- Must complete and pass screening process
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Time Off
- Career Ladders
- Shift Differentials
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.