Mental Health Technician (Full-time/NOC Shift) - Intervention Services Unit

Job Description

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Intervention Services Unit is seeking Mental Health Technician's. We are looking for Mental Health Professionals with the Bachelor level education as well as an experience in Social Services.

If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide.

Founded in 8, UHS subsidiaries now have more than , employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a -bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families.

Since 6, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

The Mental Health Worker III is responsible for assisting the Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager with planning and oversight of the Mental Health Worker patient care role for assigned program and shift with the overall goal of facilitating the provision of continuous and safe patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Additional responsibilities differentiating this position from the basic MHT II role include being the primary facilitator of designated program informational / education groups with advanced skills, assigning and at times assuming the role of formal preceptors for new staff, participation on committees, and assistance with the overall management of the milieu, assist with applicant interviews, new hire orientation, mentoring, teaching compliance workshops (CPR, CPI, Verbal De-escalation, and Group Facilitation if certified.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in humanities, social work, or related therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Certification as an instructor for one or more of the following preferred : CPR, CPI, Verbal De-escalation, or Advanced Verbal De-escalation, preferred.

Experience :

• Three (3) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred .
• Minimum of one year of service with Sierra Vista Hospital as a MHTII.

Additional Requirements :

Current CPR Certification required in addition to the successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and before completion of their initial orientation period upon hire.

CPR certification and behavioral management certification must be maintained during employment.

• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Assist with special projects as requested by nurse manager and / or CNO.

Benefits available for FT & PT positions : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life / AD&D, and k

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide.

Founded in 8, UHS subsidiaries now have more than , employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Pay Transparency :

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees.

A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.