TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

Responsibilities We are currently seeking a full-time LEAD Mental Health Technician who will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Lead Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults. You must always be a strong and professional leader with the ability to treat others with compassion and empathy. The Lead Mental Health Technician must understand the duties of the position and the expectations of the facility as well as state and Federal sanctioning bodies and demonstrate compliance. The Lead tech must also be able to effectively train others. Will oversee compliance of documentation as it relates to the position Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults. In absence of these qualifications upon hire, must demonstrate ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within reasonable time frame via the organization’s orientation and training program. Education: Highschool Diploma Some Direect care facility experience or other direct care experience considered CNA preferred but not required with appropriate experience. Experience: 1-3 years will train the appropriate candidate Licensure/Certification: None Will provide approriate certifications for position. Skills: Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management. Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to