Manager - Mental Health Technician/Milieu

MHT Milieu Manager Opportunity

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Primarily 8 hour shifts 3p-11:30p, with weekend rotation required. The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years. The Meadows is seeking two Full Time, Mental Health Technician Managers.

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 SoFi student loan refinancing program Tuition reimbursement and assistance Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

What do The Meadows Psychiatric Center, MHTs and UHS, Inc. value: An environment that puts patient care first. Supportive and responsive leadership. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

The MHT Milieu Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of the facilities Mental Health Technicians. The MHT Milieu Manager regularly ensures the safety and security of the facility at all times by monitoring the movement of the units, ensuring programming is followed, and supporting direct care staff. Responsible for the implementation and adherence to policies, procedures, managing staff performance through coaching and supervision, execution of performance reviews, improvement plans, and corrective actions. The MHT Milieu Manager actively works to support the facility mission and treatment team for providing a safe environment. The MHT Milieu Manager is a member of the interdisciplinary team who assists in total patient care through implantation of appropriate therapeutic approaches within the therapeutic environment. The MHT Milieu Manager provides direct patient care under the supervisors of a Registered Nurse. Provides real time supervision and support to MHT staff on the units, mentors staff, and sets high expectations for the MHT role. The MHT Milieu Manager is additionally responsible for the implementation of education, training, and orientation programs. In addition, the manager will assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis drills as needed. The MHT Milieu works with Nurse Managers and Staffing Coordinator to manage shift schedules for MHTs to maintain unit assignments and proper staffing ratios while maximizing workflow, minimizing overtime/missed meal breaks, and maintaining the safety and security of the units. Will cover shifts as needed to ensure proper staffing ratios.

Qualifications Requirements: High school diploma/GED required. Bachelors or Masters degree in a human services field preferred. Two years' experience in the mental health field required. Mental health technician experience highly preferred. Requires excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile.