Mental Health Technician (NO DEGREE) PT Job at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, Parkway, GA

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  • Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
  • Parkway, GA

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years.  Located in Augusta, GA our 82-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness.  Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff. 

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The Mental Health Technician opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective programming is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.  The Mental Health Technician is responsible for observation rounds of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community .

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Participate in treatment planning
    • Assist in the admission process
    • Orient new patients to the unit and their program
    • Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
    • Maintain patient, program, department and related documentation

Highlights

  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation 
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age and a high school diploma.
  • Certified Nursing Assistants and Registered Behavioral Technicians are encouraged to apply.
  • Valid driver's license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three years.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within first week of hire.
  • Must be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique program (Handle With Care).
  • Additional pay offered for lifeguard certification.

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.

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