TECH - MH​/BH; DEGREE

TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

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Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330‑bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29‑acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridge serves as the setting for the treatment of 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.

Universal Health Services (UHS) is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies. UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is a Fortune 500 corporation with more than 87,000 employees operating 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points.

• 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.

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:

BA degree.

License/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 graduate of a professional program (LVN, RN, licensed therapist).

• 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
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities

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