Mental Health Tech - Behavioral Health 7am-7pm Fulltime

Opportunity Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital has full-time Mental Health Technician positions available.

About the role

Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu while providing for the direct care, welfare, safety, and security of patients with emotional and/or psychological disorders in collaboration with the treatment team (e.g., Physicians, Teachers, Recreational Therapists, Dietitian, Nurses, Lead Clinical Staff, and Mental Health Technicians). This role operates in compliance with JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and other performance improvement indicators and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to work, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, smoke breaks (if applicable), and education activities; participate in their supervision and instruction as needed.
• Transport patients to and from medical appointments or other activities as directed.
• Maintain safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of patients, maintaining optimal physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene.
• Ensure all assigned patients have an individualized crisis plan developed.
• Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
• Maintain collaboration with the Admission Department to provide clinical support for initial screenings and assessments.
• Assess and ensure the needs of patients are met in relation to clothing, linens, and personal hygiene supplies; supervise personal hygiene tasks.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Full-time positions available
• Every other weekend required

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPI Certified
• Must be able to complete 5-day Hospital Orientation

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has 99,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.