Psych Tech - Philadelphia, United States - Fairmount Behavioral Health System

Fairmount Behavioral Health System

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Responsibilities:

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus,
Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs.

The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia.

With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

We are currently seeking a
Psychiatric Technicians to join our team.

The
Psychiatric Technician - Intake provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within our Admisions Department.

Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis interventions, and activities of daily living.

This opportunity offers the following:

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
Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

Qualifications:

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.
OR a 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.).
Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, agespecific growth and development, limit setting, and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

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