TECH - MH/BH (DEGREE) - School Based

Job Description

School-Based Mental Health Technician (Part-Time)

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital offering psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, and activity therapists.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System prides itself as being the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area. We have provided behavioral health servicesto over 92 Kentucky counties for over 39 years.

https://ridgebhs.com

Under the supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services, DOS, the MHT provides milieu management while assisting the lead therapist who oversees facilitating PHP and IOP groups. Coordinates discharge planning with the treatment team, family, referral sources, follow-up providers, and utilization review. Responsible for interfacing with the treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, referring professionals and implementation and supervision of the discharge planning. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

This opportunity is a part-time, non-exempt position.

• Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effectively establish rapport with patients and families by adhering to the therapeutic boundaries policy.

• Take attendance and manage attendance spreadsheet, ensure consent for treatment is signed and uploaded to chart, and admits patients to AS400.

• Provide clear and correct information to callers, visitors, and coworkers.

• Follows program schedule with minimal supervision and ensures patient compliance with the same.

• Orients new admissions to the program, rules, and schedule.

• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.

• Follow proper de-escalation techniques when handling crisis situations.

Benefits Highlights

• 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!

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Some college course work preferred.

Experience

• One year experience at The Ridge is preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Crisis intervention training is required. This training is offered upon hire.

• CPR

Other Skills

• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.

• Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho-education groups.

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