TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

About the facility

McDowell Center for Children is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

Position summary

The Mental Health Tech creates a safe environment for residents, saves lives when necessary, provides hope, empowers residents, and teaches new tools for coping to residents. The Mental Health Aide provides direct resident care under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, education groups and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Crisis intervention
• Education groups
• Activities of daily living

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One-year experience working with a psychiatric resident population preferred
• Availability: Available to work any shift
• Skills/Knowledge: Prefer candidates who possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors
• Additional Requirements: Must complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC and Verbal De-Escalation – aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training. Training may be obtained during first week of employment during new hire orientation
• MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE

What our current Mental Health Aides value at UHS

• An environment that puts patient care first – providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times
• Supportive and responsive leadership – you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career – robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement

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
• Tuition Reimbursement