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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Mental Health Technician Supervisor

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTequesta, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of experience working with children or adolescents are required, or an Associate of Arts degree and one year of experience.
  • Current CPR certification is required; training is provided.
  • Previous psychiatric experience is preferred.
  • The role requires attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • The role requires strong communication, customer service, organization, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the milieu of the assigned units and supervise the Mental Health Technicians assigned to the unit.
  • Assist the Charge Nurse in organizing and monitoring all aspects of resident care, and represent the Mental Health Technicians in committee meetings.
  • Observe patients for behavior patterns and document and report observations to the Charge Nurse or appropriate staff.
  • Take and record measures of patients’ general physical condition, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and respiration, and notify the Charge Nurse or appropriate staff of abnormal values.
  • Facilitate patient education and activity groups.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal needs, including management of clothing and property and grooming.
  • Use approved verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.
  • Escort patients to meals, breaks, and other activities.
  • Promote a therapeutic environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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