TRANSPORTER/MHT
UHS
Summary
McDowell Center for Children has been providing psychiatric services to the West Tennessee area for more than 20 years. Located in Dyersburg, TN, our 28-bed facility provides a setting for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues.
Job description
Responsibilities
McDowell Center for Children has been providing psychiatric services to the West Tennessee area for more than 20 years. Located in Dyersburg, TN, our 28-bed facility provides a setting for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues.
Transportation Driver provides transportation of patients to and from outpatient treatment daily in a safe and professional manner. A Mental Health Technician creates a safe environment for residents, saves lives, when necessary, provides hope, empowers residents, and teaches new tools for coping with residents. The Mental Health Technician provides direct resident care under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, education groups and activities of daily living.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization's mission, vision and values.
- Maintain pre and post trip inspections of vehicles.
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Provide direct care, teach new coping skills, daily activities and empower residents.
- Perform all duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school graduate/GED required.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices is preferred.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC & verbal de-escalation.
- Aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training.
Requirements
- High school graduate/GED required
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have a clean driving record
- Complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC & verbal de-escalation
- Aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training
- A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices is preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- 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.