Lead Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

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Full-time Employee Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Life Insurance
• 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 after 90 days of employment!
• Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

The Lead Mental Health Technician (MHT) works collaboratively with the CNO, Milieu Manager, Nurse Manager(s), Nurse Educator, Risk Management, Director of Performance Improvement to manage the milieu of the specific assigned unit to provide a safe, efficient, and cohesive milieu that supports the policies and procedures of the organization. The Lead MHT will provide direct support/education to the scheduled Nursing staff, MHTs, Therapists and any other disciplines as warranted. The Lead MHT will supervise the MHTs under the direction of the Milieu Manager and CNO.
The Lead MHT will assist with program development, implementation of performance improvement activities, and evaluation of program components. As a member of the leadership teams, the Lead MHT will assist in coaching staff members including PSOs and MHTs in patient safety practices and adherence to milieu standards of care. The Lead MHT will serve as a mentor with new or inexperienced unlicensed assistive personnel members. The Lead MHT will serve in their role as a staffed MHT within the adolescent unit.

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• 2+ years experience in a psychiatric facility required
• 1+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance or ability to obtain

About Universal Health Services

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