Driver / Mental Health Technician

Job Opportunity at Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. The Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day's work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Position Summary

Assist in driving and transporting patients home. When not transporting patients, the individual in this role assumes Mental Health Technician duties. Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment. Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors. Assist with patient groups and activities. Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs. Provide trauma informed and age-specific care. Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Licensure: Class E Driver's License preferred or obtained within a designated time-frame upon hire. Experience: One year of experience driving a van type vehicle preferred. Six months prior experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Benefit Highlights

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. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance.

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