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Responsibilities Universal Health Services (UHS) 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 andvarious related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. McDowell Center for Children (a UHS facility): McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and technicians who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes. This is our Outpatient facility with a population of males and females ages 12-17. POSITION SUMMARY: McDowell Center for Children is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Tech/Transportator. The Mental Health Tech/Transportator coordinates, and controls, and documents all movement, activity, and services of the adolescent in their care while transportating.. The Mental Health Tech/Transportator also maintains the safety and security of the environment while on duty, and effectively communicates with the next shift regarding the status of all. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma is required. Experience: One-year experience working with a psychiatric resident population preferred. Good driving record. Licensure/Certification: Valid Tennessee driver license. Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and CPR training. Supervision Received: Shift Supervisor, Program Manager, CEO S upervision Exercised: N/A Environmental Conditions: Exposure to psychiatric residents who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General residential treatment center environment while on McDowell Center property, typical traffic conditions while performing transport duties.