LEAD TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE) - Days
Universal Health Services, Cape Girardeau, MO, United States
Responsibilities
Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety. The Lead MHT assists the Chief Nursing Officer with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role and the overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients. Under the oversight of the Nurse Educator, the Lead MHT is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.
Qualifications
Position Summary:
Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety.
Education:
High School Degree or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Experience:
Three (3) years’ of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred. At least one year of experience coaching and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one year of experience performing similar duties at the facility.
Licensure/Certifications:
Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Additional Requirements:
Obtain/maintain certification as an instructor/facilitator for Verbal De-escalation, Aggression Management, CPR/BLS or other additional duties above and beyond the MHT requirements. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Tuition Assistance
STAR LRP Designated Facility
Day Shift (6:30 AM- 7 PM) Rotating Weekends
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety. The Lead MHT assists the Chief Nursing Officer with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role and the overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients. Under the oversight of the Nurse Educator, the Lead MHT is responsible for primary training, preceptorship and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.
Qualifications
Position Summary:
Primary function of Lead Mental Health Technician is to ensure patient safety.
Education:
High School Degree or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Experience:
Three (3) years’ of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred. At least one year of experience coaching and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one year of experience performing similar duties at the facility.
Licensure/Certifications:
Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Additional Requirements:
Obtain/maintain certification as an instructor/facilitator for Verbal De-escalation, Aggression Management, CPR/BLS or other additional duties above and beyond the MHT requirements. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Tuition Assistance
STAR LRP Designated Facility
Day Shift (6:30 AM- 7 PM) Rotating Weekends
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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