Mental Health Tech (DEGREE) FT

Mental Health TechnicianLighthouse 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.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 planningAssist in the admission processOrient new patients to the unit and their programPlan and prepare for group therapy sessionsMaintain patient, program, department and related documentationBenefit Highlights:Referral Bonus ProgramChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planCareer 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. 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 ageAssociates or Bachelors level education in a human service related field requiredCertified Nursing Assistants and Registered Behavioral Technicians are encouraged to applyValid driver's license with no suspensions or tickets for major traffic violations for at least three yearsExperience working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders preferredCPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within first week of hireMust be able and willing to become certified in therapeutic restraint technique program (Handle With Care)Additional pay offered for lifeguard certificationEEO 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.