What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Night Shift position at UHS?
Admissions Mental Health Technician
This full-time opportunity in Admissions will support the purpose and procedures of the entire intake and admission process. This night shift position offers 36 hours per week and full benefits; there is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.
Saint Simons By-the-Sea is a 101-bed psychiatric and addictive disease hospital for adults and adolescents. We strive to provide quality mental health treatment and addiction treatment services in the area. Located on Saint Simons Island, Ga., Saint Simons By-The-Sea's serene island setting ensures privacy and anonymity, enabling the patient to concentrate on recovery.
Our hospital is conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville, FL, Savannah, GA, and other surrounding cities in the South Georgia and Northern Florida region.
In 2024, we are enhancing our patient ratios with additional nursing staff. Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Techs all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.
Visit the site virtually and much more online at: ssbythesea.com
The Admissions Mental Health Technician maintains daily census records, enters all intake and admission data into database, handles intake calls and verifies insurance benefits and precertifications.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure written and computer entries of intake calls, assessments, and admissions are accurate and thorough
- Monitor and evaluate intake/admission information that pertains to insurance benefit verification and pre-certifications
- Obtain and disseminate pertinent clinical information related to potential patients to appropriate staff to determine whether patients are appropriate for admission
- Scan patients and guests for metal upon arrival in assessment area, lock away belongings, and initiate patient monitoring; continuously monitor patients and document every 15 minutes while in the assessment area
- Complete insurance precertifications in a timely and accurate manner
- Act as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture. Maintain collaboration with Admission Department to provide clinical support for initial screenings. Provide appropriate back up for assessments when there is need.
Benefit 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!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
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. 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. 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
If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact Shannon Turk, Market Recruiter, at shannon.turk@uhsinc.com.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be 21 years of age
- Experience of 1 year in behavioral health required
- Experience in inpatient setting preferred
- Computer proficient with previous heavy data entry experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment
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