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Aiken Regional Medical Centers

TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

RALEIGH · On-site
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Responsibilities

Job Description

Responsibilities

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 steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019.  In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United

Kingdom.

 

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

 

Notice

At 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.


Qualifications

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: 

 

The Mental Health Technician will assist in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by the treatment team. The Mental Health Technician will also assist with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth & development. 

 

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
  • Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.
  • Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills. 
  • Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
  • Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
  • Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
  • Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
  • Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
  • Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
  • Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Education/Training: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education/experience.
  • Prefer bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.

 

Experience:

  • One year’s experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
  • Preferrably, CNA, (Certified Nursing Assistant)  or RBT, (Registered Behvorial Techncian) with lengthly experience.

 

Licensure/Certification:

  • Current North Carolina Driver’s License
  • Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)
  • CPI Certification

 

Company at a glance

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.

Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.

To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.

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Founded1917
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Websiteaikenregional.com
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