Universal Health Services
MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Days
Universal Health Services, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, 63701
Job Opportunity At Southeast Behavioral Hospital
Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our facility provides a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults, and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. Position Summary
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 ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Qualifications
Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state. Additional Requirements: Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. MHT's must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum. MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime, and have 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 SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! Tuition assistance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website. This is a Day Shift position (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.
Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our facility provides a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults, and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. Position Summary
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 ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Qualifications
Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state. Additional Requirements: Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. MHT's must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum. MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime, and have 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 SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! Tuition assistance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website. This is a Day Shift position (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.