What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Mental Health Technician/Milieu position at UHS?
MHT Milieu Manager Opportunity
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.
The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years. The Meadows is seeking two Full Time, Mental Health Technician Managers.
To learn more about this opportunity, visit our website www.themeadows.net; or contact Human Resources at 814-364-2161.
Benefits include:
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
What do The Meadows Psychiatric Center, MHTs and UHS, Inc. value:
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, collaborative network of behavioral health patient care staff. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are many continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a MHT Milieu Manager.
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, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. 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 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 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.
Responsibilities include:
The MHT Milieu Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of the facilities Mental Health Technicians. The MHT Milieu Manager regularly ensures the safety and security of the facility at all times by monitoring the movement of the units, ensuring programming is followed, and supporting direct care staff. Responsible for the implementation and adherence to policies, procedures, managing staff performance through coaching and supervision, execution of performance reviews, improvement plans, and corrective actions. The MHT Milieu Manager actively works to support the facility mission and treatment team for providing a safe environment. The MHT Milieu Manager is a member of the interdisciplinary team who assists in total patient care through implantation of appropriate therapeutic approaches within the therapeutic environment. The MHT Milieu Manager provides direct patient care under the supervisors of a Registered Nurse. Provides real time supervision and support to MHT staff on the units, mentors staff, and sets high expectations for the MHT role. The MHT Milieu Manager is additionally responsible for the implementation of education, training, and orientation programs. In addition, the manager will assist with psychiatric emergencies and crisis drills as needed. The MHT Milieu works with Nurse Managers and Staffing Coordinator to manage shift schedules for MHTs to maintain unit assignments and proper staffing ratios while maximizing workflow, minimizing overtime/missed meal breaks, and maintaining the safety and security of the units. Will cover shifts as needed to ensure proper staffing ratios.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelors or Masters Degree in a Human Services field preferred
- Two years’ experience in the Mental Health Field required. Mental health technician experience highly preferred.
- Requires excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile.
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