LEAD TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed Residential Psychiatric Facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is in beautiful South Florida, nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park and just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We are the largest treatment center of its kind in the southeast and host Riverbend Academy, an accredited school on our campus. Sandy Pines is seeking a dynamic and talented Day Shift Unit Coordinator/Mental Health Tech Supervisor. The MHT Unit Coordinator will be responsible for management of the milieu of the units assigned and supervising the Mental Health Technicians on their assigned unit. They will also assist the Charge Nurse in organizing and monitoring all aspects of resident care and will represent the Mental Health Technicians in committee meetings.

Key responsibilities include: Observing patients to detect behavior patterns. Documenting and reporting observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate staff. Taking and recording measures of patients' general physical condition, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and respiration. Notifying Charge Nurse or appropriate staff of abnormal values. Facilitating patient education and activity groups. Assisting the patient with ADLs and personal needs (i.e., management of clothing and property; grooming). Using approved verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Escorting patients to meals, breaks and other activities. Promoting a therapeutic environment. Performing other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and three to five years' experience working with children or adolescents required, or A.A. degree and one year experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Previous psych experience preferred. Current CPR Certification (training provided). Detail oriented and ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills. Excellent customer service and organization skills. Highly effective listening skills.