TECH - MH/BH FT

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

https://laurelrigetc.com

Position Summary: Assistsin the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults. Provides direct supervision,safetyand crisis management forpatient/residentpopulation.

Job Duties: To assist in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults. Provide direct supervision, safety and crisis management for patient population.

1. Provides direct supervision of patients/guests waiting with patients.
2. Maintain safety within the milieu by constantly monitoring patients/guests for potentially unsafe behaviors.
3. Prevent and manage crisis situations.
4. Role model appropriate behaviors, attitudes, social skills and self-care.
5. Completes all documentation as required.
6. Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• • 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
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.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. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemedFortune500 corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one ofFortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Requirements:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts

as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job. Provides behavioral management using hospital approved methods. Supervises patients at all times to maintain safety.

EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED; Attendance in an accredited college and/or university

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Texas driver's license with good driving record, CPR/CPI certification.

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a Mental Health Worker or related field or enrollment in or a graduate of a professional program (LVN, RN, licensed therapist).

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