The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Tech.

The Horsham Clinic is a 206-bed, private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus in Montgomery County. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve patients and families from Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. In addition to our main campus in Ambler, we have two satellite partial hospitalization programs in Chester County and Delaware County. Our program diversity reflects the needs of the community and the expertise of our board-certified Medical Directors that offer a combined 40-year of tenured experience at Horsham Clinic.

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The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients. Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors, and CPR training. This is a great opportunity to join an industry leader!

• Perform search for contraband items
• Ensure patients and environmental safety per monitoring processes, e.g., Unit Safety and Patient Rounds.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for hospital personal, patients and families
• Provide Registered Nurse with patient information to assist him/her in daily evaluation and planning of patient care.
• Under the direction of the licensed professional, assist in provision of care as indicated in the interdisciplinary treatment/recovery plan.
• Closely monitor patients on special observation status; report and record behavioral changes
• Assist patients with ADL’s as needed
• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to patient care activities with ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Highly Developed written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases
• Utilize effective communication skills in interacting with all consumers, including patients, their families, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in Orientation of new personnel.
• Develop a rapport with coworkers hat is conductive to effective teamwork and patient care.
• Take responsibility for personal education, growth and development; ensure compliance with all training and education requirements pursuant to this position
• Know and comply with all confidentiality laws and regulation, e.g., HIPPA

Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program and Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

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, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• High School Diploma or recognized GED required, Associates or Bachelors preferred CNA, CMA, or comparable education, experience and/or certification required. Undergraduate courses in healthcare related field or completion of one year in nursing school preferred. Current CPR Certification. First aid certification required.
• 2 or more years of experience in addiction or behavioral health setting