BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (BHS/MHS/BHT/PCT) DAY SHIFT

Behavioral Health Specialist

The Behavioral Health Specialist assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of the LPN/RN as directed by the treatment team. The Behavioral Health Specialist assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient's level of growth and development.

DAY SHIFT (7A-7P)

Benefits for this position include: competitive compensation and generous paid time off shift differential for week nights ($2); weekend days ($2); weekend nights ($4). Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) after 31 days, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications: Education/training requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, and human growth and development are preferred. Proficiency speaking and writing the English language is required. Licensure/certification includes current CPR certification (training provided) and current Handle With Care (HWC) certification (training provided). Experience of one year's experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting is preferred.

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.

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