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Universal Health Services

Behavioral Health Technician (ALL SHIFTS)

Universal Health Services, New Kent, Virginia, United States, 23124

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Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) - Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.

Full-Time: 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hr shifts available.

Our regular shifts are:

* 7:00 am - 7:00 pm * 7:00 pm - 7:00 am * 3:00 pm - 7:00 am * 11:00 am - 11:00 pm * Rotating Weekends for all shifts * We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times. * Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday

Job Description & Essential Duties:

* Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting * Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed * Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion * Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions * Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff * Serve as a role model for residents and other staff * Assist in management of aggressive behavior

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

* Must be at least 21 years of age * High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred * Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred

Successful candidates must also be able to:

* Lift and carry up to 50 pounds * Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed * Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives * Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training * Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/

* Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!! * Please note that you will not accrue PTO or be eligible for benefits in this position. * Employee Referral Bonus Program * A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment * Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off * Employee Assistance Program * Free meals!

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.