Mental Health Technician

Behavioral Mental Health TechPoplar Springs Hospital is a 183 bed acute care and residential facility. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. Poplar Springs Hospital is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 minutes north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calm and peace. We offer families hope through a nurturing environment for adults and adolescents to flourish in their environment.We have a new opening for a Behavioral Mental Health Tech. The Behavioral MHT will assist in providing safe, effective patient care under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Unit Charge Nurse. The Mental Health Tech has a significant role in direct patient care and is a critical participant in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/residents through the use of effective HWC, CPR and S/R techniques. The Mental Health Tech mentors new hires and students in unit routines. Performs administrative duties as assigned. Acts as a role model to patients/residents. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.Benefit Highlights:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi student loan refinancing programCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!Retention bonus program (if applicable)Loan forgiveness program (if applicable)Qualifications Position Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults. In absence of these qualifications upon hire, must demonstrate ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within reasonable time frame via the organization's orientation and training program.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Valid driver's license in good standing per UHS Transportation policy strongly preferredCPR preferred (offered on-site)Handle With Care preferred (offered on-site)Education/Experience:Bachelor Degree preferredGeneral requirements:Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)Computer skills helpful.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioningSkills:Human behavior or principles of psychology preferred including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.