Job Description
Responsibilities Since 7, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our -bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic -acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for years in a row.
Universal Health Services (UHS)
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, our annual revenues were $. billion in 8. 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.
POSITION PURPOSE : To assist in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults. Provide direct supervision, safety and crisis management for patient population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct supervision of patients/guests waiting with patients.
- Maintain safety within the milieu by constantly monitoring patients/guests for potentially unsafe behaviors.
- Prevent and manage crisis situations.
- Role model appropriate behaviors, attitudes, social skills and self-care.
- Completes all documentation as required.
- Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS :
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts
as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job. Provides behavioral management using hospital approved methods. Supervises patients at all times to maintain safety.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED; Attendance in an accredited college and/or university
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Texas driver's license with good driving record, CPR/CPI certification.
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a Mental Health Worker or related field or enrollment in or a graduate of a professional program (LVN, RN, licensed therapist).
Benefits:
- Free meals
- Employee Recharge Massage Zone
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities