• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis interventions, and activities of daily living.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, plus a minimum of 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.).

Experience: Minimum of (2) year experience working in a direct care setting.

Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts Patient Observation Safety Rounds as per policy.
• Checks daily assignment sheet for scheduled duties each shift and accepts assignments/reassignment when necessary.
• Observes patient behavior and documents observation according to hospital policies.
• Demonstrates understanding of procedures implemented for patients on special precautions.
• Is active participant in the therapeutic milieu and is engaged with patient population.
• Intervenes with patients during critical incidents such as escalation, elopement and suicidal behavior.
• Organizes and facilitates patient activities and appropriately utilizes group protocols.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Orients new patients to the unit.
• Competent in taking vital signs, weights, heights and obtaining urine specimens.
• Assists patient with ADLs
• Maintains all required competencies in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurses
• Displays Service Excellence standards and promotes facility Mission and Values.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Hospital reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The position does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.