LEAD TECH - MH​/BH; NO DEGREE

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health. For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at

The Lead Tech is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the treatment team and provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the CNO. This position functions as an integral part in the training of mental health technicians.

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Education: High School Degree or equivalent,
Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant;
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness.
Preferred: At least one (1) year of experience training and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one (1) year of experience performing similar duties at CCBH.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

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

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