TECH - MH​/BH; NO DEGREE

Responsibilities

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330‑bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29‑acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridge serves as the setting for the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel.

Laurel Ridge’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 10 years in a row.

To assist in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults. Provide direct supervision, safety and crisis management for the patient population.

• Provides direct supervision of patients/guests waiting with patients.
• Maintain safety within the milieu by constantly monitoring patients/guests for potentially unsafe behaviors.
• Prevent and manage crisis situations.
• Role model appropriate behaviors, attitudes, social skills and self-care.
• Completes all documentation as required.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job. Provides behavioral management using hospital approved methods. Supervises patients at all times to maintain safety.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or GED;
Attendance in an accredited college and/or university.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Current Texas driver's license with good driving record, CPR/CPI certification.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience as a Mental Health Worker or related field or enrollment in or a graduate of a professional program (LVN, RN, licensed therapist).

• Free meals
• Employee Recharge Massage Zone
• 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
• Career development opportunities

EEO Statement
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 (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Not Applicable

Full-time

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Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Care