Mental Health Associate - Days (Co-ed Unit)

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - Day Shift (Co-ed Unit)

Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook - Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children and adults.

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We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our Co-ed Unit on the day shift. In this role, you will support the safety, structure, and therapeutic environment of our patients by working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Job Duties

• Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
• Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
• Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
• Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive/unsafe behavior per facility guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) 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:

• Education - High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Years of experience needed - No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Certifications - Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Computer skills - Ability to: gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits.
• Communication - Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors.
• Teamwork - Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment.
• Service Excellence - Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.

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