Mental Health Technicians provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate or bachelor's degree in a mental health field preferred. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and possess one to two years of experience in facilitating groups.
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Job description
Responsibilities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide.
Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees.
The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.
Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.
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, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018.
In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen.
The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia.
In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities.
The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is seeking Mental Health Technicians.
Mental Health Technicians provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.
Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
Benefits include: 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
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor’s degree in a mental health, psychology, or related field preferred One to two years experience in facilitating groups with variety of developmental ages (Child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
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Benefits
401(k) with company match
Competitive compensation
Dental plan
Medical plan
Vision plan
Generous paid time off
Discounted stock plan
Prescription drug plan
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