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

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023, UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 96,700 people and operates acute‑care hospitals, behavioral‑health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and related services across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to begin offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in the Cape Girardeau region, the hospital provides a wide range of 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.

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Position Summary:

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

• Three (3) years’ 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.

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

• Obtain and maintain certification as an instructor/facilitator for Verbal De‑escalation, Aggression Management, CPR/BLS or other additional 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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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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