TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE) 11:00PM- 7:30AM
Norfolk, Virginia
Responsibilities
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.
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Mental Health Technician . Located in Norfolk Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute , residential , and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families. We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need, using quality, evidence based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is an 82-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). As leading healthcare providers here at Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated. Per CDC guidelines, approved or authorized vaccinations include: Johnson & Johnson Janssen, Moderna, and Pfizer-BioNTech. If an offer is extended, please have proof of vaccination on or before New Employee Orientation (NEO). This position is for 3 pm to 11 pm.
Position Scope:
The Mental Health Technician serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and help patients/residents learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors. Ensures environment remains safe and normative culture remains positive throughout facility. Contributes to formulation, implementation and revision of the patients/resident individual treatment plan through regular communication to the multidisciplinary treatment team. Promotes cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development to equip patients/residents with the knowledge and skills to help patients/residents achieve treatment goals.
POSITION DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
N/A
EXPOSURE CATEGORIES:
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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.
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Mental Health Technician . Located in Norfolk Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute , residential , and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families. We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need, using quality, evidence based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is an 82-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). As leading healthcare providers here at Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated. Per CDC guidelines, approved or authorized vaccinations include: Johnson & Johnson Janssen, Moderna, and Pfizer-BioNTech. If an offer is extended, please have proof of vaccination on or before New Employee Orientation (NEO). This position is for 3 pm to 11 pm.
Position Scope:
The Mental Health Technician serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and help patients/residents learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors. Ensures environment remains safe and normative culture remains positive throughout facility. Contributes to formulation, implementation and revision of the patients/resident individual treatment plan through regular communication to the multidisciplinary treatment team. Promotes cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development to equip patients/residents with the knowledge and skills to help patients/residents achieve treatment goals.
POSITION DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
- Read and interpret treatment plans for patients/residents and develop appropriate strategies to help patients/residents learn acceptable behaviors
- Develop and facilitate group sessions for the implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans that align with individual patient/resident treatment plan goals
- Observe, collect, and accurately record observed patient/resident behaviors, write detailed and thorough progress notes, and communicate with multidisciplinary treatment team to identify, implement, and attain prescribed treatment goals
- Assist with behavior management and crisis intervention by creating learning opportunities that support positive normative culture and utilizing appropriate intervention techniques to re-direct behavior of patients/residents
- Utilize established mechanisms to enhance communication among and between staff (i.e., shift reports, team logs, staff meetings, etc.)
- Assist with facility staffing needs by working with various populations to support continuity of care and services including but not limited to residential, acute, or PHP
- Conduct continuous and on-going rounding to accurately assess and monitor patients/residents per doctor's orders and milieu to proactively prevent or respond to potential crisis situations
- Ensure consistent service delivery by treating patients/residents, families, and co-workers with respect, appropriately communicating and responding, and demonstrating appropriate boundaries
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field
- In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience working directly with children in a therapeutic setting OR
- In lieu of a degree, QMHP-C certification and no experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to de-escalate situations with patients
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Working knowledge of behavior management
- Broad knowledge and understanding of common mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide, and others)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field
- QMHP-C certification
- 4+ years of child and adolescent in-patient (residential or acute) psychiatry
N/A
EXPOSURE CATEGORIES:
- Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I
- The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen. Must be 21 years old or older.
- Competitive Compensation (starting hourly rate is $15 and goes up based on relevant year of expereince)
- Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Excellent benefits program - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term disability,
- UHS Retirement Savings Plan
- Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
Created: 2024-09-01
Reference: 249806
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Norfolk
ZIP: 23509
About UHS
Founded in: 1979
Number of Employees: 89000
Website: https://uhs.com/
Career site: https://jobs.uhs.com/careers/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uhs
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