Mental Health Tech

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• May be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.
• Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required.
• Current Mandatory Reporter for Adult/Child.

Benefits

• 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
• Free Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Pay

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.