Mental Health Technician - Night Opportunity

Mental Health Technician (MHT/CNA) - Nights Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

The Mental Health Technician (MHT/CNA) works under direct supervision to provide patient care in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Manages behavioral problems and facilitates education and activity groups. Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Patient Observation: Observes patients to detect behavior patterns. Documents and reports observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate staff. Takes and records measures of patients' general physical condition, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration. Notifies Charge Nurse or appropriate staff of abnormal values.
• Facilitates patient education and activity groups. Assists the patient with ADLs and personal needs (i.e., management of clothing and property; grooming).
• Milieu Management Uses approved verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Escorts patients to meals, breaks, and other activities. Promotes a therapeutic environment. Ensures safety of patients at all times. Performs EKG's and Phlebotomy based on training.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Education Assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• On the Job Training
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

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 since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• One (1) year of customer service experience required.
• One (1) year experience in a direct patient care role preferred.
• Ability to pass a Level II AHCA background screening.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, 6:45pm-7:15am

Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

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