Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Mesilla Valley Hospital (UHS facility) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico that provides mental health and drug & alcohol addiction services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. Mesilla Valley Hospital currently has a OUTPATIENT Behavioral Health Technician - PRN positions available.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:

* Therapeutically interacts with the patient.
* Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the unit.
* Collaborates closely with the more experienced Mental Health Technicians and Nurses to provide a therapeutic milieu under their guidance.

Qualifications

The following are the job requirements for the OUTPATIENT Behavioral Health Technician - PRN position:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

* Required High School Degree or equivalent.
* Must have a current valid driver's license.

SKILLS:

* CPR, 1st Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training must be completed within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods (up to 8 hours).
* Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds.
* Ability to reach above and below the waist, turn, twist and manipulate small tools (copier, computer, telephone, calculator, safe, fax machine).
* Ability to frequently push/pull carts up to 100 lbs. Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste, or respond to exposure to blood and body fluids.
* Ability to move frequently in the completion of job requirements.
* Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks under deadlines and with short notice.

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ABOUT UHS

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

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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