(Full Time) Mental/Behavioral Health Technician - Adolescent Unit

Job Description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. , one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, our annual revenues were $.4 billion in 9. In 0, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

in 9, ranked # on the Fortune ; and in 7, listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Coral Shores Behavioral Hospital is an -bed behavioral health facility located in Stuart, FL, and provides inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults.

Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient case and their family's needs.

Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided hours a day, 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

Education : High school graduate or equivalent.Experience : At least one (1) year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and / or previous behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Current BLS certification required.Must complete and maintain training Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training).

Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.Must pass competency exams within days of hire.May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Required to work every other weekend.Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment.

Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow through skills with strong focus on providing high quality patient care.

Physical Requirements :

Move efficiently enough to meet the needs of several patients and / or move rapidly to provide timely intervention of patient aggression.

Able to sit or walk during work shift. Able to hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes or other displays.

Recognize vocal intonation that signal changes in acuity. Able to bend, reach and stoop. Must write legibly so as to accurately convey information.

Able to read instructions and complete documentation and reports. Restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient in a safe and therapeutic manner.

Able to lift, position or move patients in order to perform (or assist in) searches and procedures. Perform activities requiring manual dexterity. Able to lift lbs.

We offer :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
30+ days ago