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MENTAL HEALTH TECH - PARTTIME

Universal Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Part Time DAYS ONLY - 7AM - 7PM
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for providing direct patient care to adolescents aged 10-17 and adults 18-65+ that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Nursing Department. Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. Supports and maintains the program philosophy and structure. Participates in group meetings and is responsible for leading task groups.
Prior Mental Health, Behavioral Health experience is a plus
Benefit Highlights:
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
30% tuition savings on RN-BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs
20% tuition savings on the DNP program with UHS partnered universities
Who we are:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S. Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications

One year experience working in a job related field in a clinical/healthcare, correctional healthcare, or mental/behavioral health setting preferred
High School Diploma required
Bachelor's Degree preferred
CPR/BLS Certification required
COVID Requirements:
PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
E-VERIFY Statement:
PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee\'s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
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 support the 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.
Notice:
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, contact us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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