Mental health technician lead job description

Responsibilities

Lead Mental Health Technician (7PM- 7AM)

Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, 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.

Newport News Behavioral Health Center:

At Newport News Behavioral Health Center, were always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Newport News Behavioral Health Center is the place for you! Come join our team! Located in beautiful Newport News, near historic Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach VA. Our extraordinary people are in the right place making a positive difference in the lives of children every day! Newport News Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing, providing intensive residential and acute treatment, for males and females ages 8-21.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible as a member of the program team, observes and reports physical and behavioral symptoms under the supervision of the Acute Nurse Manager and/or Registered Nurse. The Lead Mental Health Technician (MHT) is an active participant in the implementation of physical care, therapeutic activities, and the academic program. Assist in planning and implementing treatment programs for patients, implements functional behavioral assessment/behavior intervention plans. The Lead MHT will provide additional support to the leadership team buy providing oversight of the unit supplies, unit activities, and staff unit paperwork.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have least one (1) year of experience working in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting; an Associate's Degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited University or College and at least two (2) years of experience working in a residential, acute or inpatient psychiatric setting; a high school diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children. Must be Handle with Care, CPR and First Aid certified and hold a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Prefer 1 year of experience leading a team in a unit and/or department.

Benefit Highlights:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Generous Paid Time Off

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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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

Responsibilities

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time HOME Lead Community Mental Health Trainer to join the DMH-UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership (PMHP). This is a one-year contract position eligible for renewal or conversion to a career position.

Primary duties include:

1. Determining technical assistance and model (clinical) needs among providers working in the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) Homeless Outreach Mobile Engagement (HOME) model

2. Overseeing the planning, delivery, and quality improvement of HOME provider trainings

3. Compiling relevant trainings used in other treatment contexts, evaluate their relevance to Los Angeles County, and consider implementation with partners and training team members

4. Possibly, supervision of Implementation Specialist(s)

5. Consulting and creating corrective action plans with HOME leadership, LACDMH leadership, and PMHP Directors on administrative or clinical challenges presented by HOME providers

6. Developing and implementing quality assurance and improvement activities for all facets of program delivery

7. Planning and supervising the development of a portfolio of intervention materials including: manuals, online and skill-building group curricula for HOME providers such as training videos, identification of relevant peer-reviewed research articles, popular media, and other training materials

Notes: This position is temporarily, primarily remote due to COVID-19. Interactions with team members will mostly take place over email, Slack, and Zoom. Once in-person operations resume, frequent travel within Los Angeles County may be required. For travel to locations other than work office, you'll be reimbursed for mileage.

Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in a mental health related field (e.g., MSW, Ph.D., MA, Psy.D, Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)

2. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of LACDMH HOME program, homeless services, homeless outreach and/or similar programs (e.g., Full Service Partnership (FSP) program, Assertive Community Treatment, Housing First)

3. Experience communicating complex information to people with varying levels of education and training and different learning styles

4. Experience leading trainings for clinical staff and administrative staff

5. Experience providing clinical support for staff at remote sites who are dealing with challenging cases and caseloads

6. Demonstrated excellence in training curriculum development

7. Experience in developing educational materials for dissemination through an Internet-based platform

8. Skill in keeping accurate records, demonstrated attention to detail

9. Knowledge of the mental health issues impacting families of those with severe mental illness

10. Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to an automobile for travel to service delivery sites throughout Los Angeles County

11. Familiarity with collaborative workgroup and reporting tools, such as Salesforce, Access, and SharePoint (Preferred)

12. Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously

Note: this may convert to a career position. Please submit a resume, CV and Cover letter as that is preferred.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.