Job Information
Universal Health Services Mental Health Technician in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Responsibilities
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.
Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com
Mental Health Technician (MHT) provide direct care and supervision for residents, assure residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. MHT's act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Milieu Manager under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Shift Differential for applicable shifts
Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
Referral Bonus Options
Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
Challenging and rewarding work environment
More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred
Must be able to work 8 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periods
Full Time 40 hours a week with every other weekend rotation
Additional Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Physical agility to manage patients
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
Strong Computer skills
Excellent Communication skills
Strong Leadership skills
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste
The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable
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 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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