LEAD TECH - MH​/BH; NO DEGREE - Nights

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has grown into a Fortune 500 corporation with annual revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023. The organization is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, insurance offerings, physician networks, and related services across all U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. The 102‑bed facility provides mental, emotional, and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults, and seniors experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and co‑occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in the Cape Girardeau region, the hospital serves a 40‑mile radius of the community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Mental Health Technician (MHT) ensures patient safety. The Lead MHT assists the Chief Nursing Officer with planning and oversight of the MHT patient care role and overall goal of facilitating continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. Under the oversight of the Nurse Educator, the Lead MHT is responsible for the primary training, preceptorship, and mentorship of the MHTs throughout the facility.

Education:

High School Degree or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Experience:

Three (3) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred. At least one year of experience coaching and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or performing similar duties at the facility is required.

Licensure/

Certifications:

Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Crisis Prevention & Behavioral Management training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Additional Requirements:

Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor/facilitator for Verbal De‑escalation, Aggression Management, CPR/BLS or other duties above and beyond the MHT requirements. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance
• STAR LRP Designated Facility
• Night Shift (6:30 PM-7 AM) - Rotating Weekends

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