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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Mental Health Worker

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeChino, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of mental health work experience is required.
  • Availability to work every other weekend is required.
  • Acceptable oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Legible handwriting is required.
  • Ability to maintain highly confidential information is required.
  • Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face are required.
  • Skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff are required.
  • Skills in prioritizing and managing time are required.
  • Problem-solving skills are required.
  • Appropriate social skills, including respect for staff and patients, are required.
  • Empathy toward patients is required.
  • Basic knowledge of a 12-step treatment program is required.
  • Insight regarding denial and resistance to treatment is required.
  • Knowledge of the recovery process, including relapse and relapse prevention, is required.
  • Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of patients and support maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
  • Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and report concerns to the nurse.
  • Document patient care and facilitate or assist with groups when necessary.
  • Follow program specifications and risk management practices.
  • Provide direct care and perform duties in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, in collaboration with the nursing services team.

Desired Qualifications

  • CNA or MA certification is preferred.
  • Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology is useful.

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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