Mental Health Tech

Company: Meridell Achievement Center
Location: Liberty Hill
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesMeridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. Our greatest asset is our staff, who work together to uphold the Facility's reputation for excellence in helping patients and their families resolve behavioral health problems. . Meridell is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, that operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 95,000 employees. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.--The Mental Health Tech (MHT) provides direct care and supervision for assigned patients. The MHT is involved in all aspects of the patient's care, from getting up in the morning to getting ready for bed at night and continual monitoring while the patient sleeps. The MHT assures patients are safe, are aware of basic rules and expectation, provides guidance with self-help skills required for everyday life.The MHT is a role model for patients, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Assists with recreational and therapeutic activities, transports patients to and from medical appointments, assures that patients participate in scheduled treatment programming, and provides assistance in school.--Free Meals while working with patientsHealth InsuranceDental VisionLife InsuranceAccidental Death Short Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts401 K Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off (PTO)Extended Leave Bank (ELB)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Qualifications--Qualifications:High School graduate or equivalent, (some college preferred)Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record (for transports with patients)Can pass a drug screenCan pass a thorough background and central registry checkIs dependable, compassionate, and willing to learn our treatment programsWorks well under pressureEnjoys working with children and adolescentsCreative, willing to learnWilling to become a member of a team of caring mental health professionalsMust be 21 and older to apply--EEO StatementAll 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.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. 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No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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