Lead Substance Abuse Tech

The Recovery Center, located in Wichita Falls, TX, has served clients from throughout the state of Texas as well as Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico for over 15 years. We believe that treatment held in a setting that is similar to home increases our clients’ chances for maintaining recovery after leaving the facility. That’s why The Recovery Center provides a comfortable, home-like environment for those seeking treatment for addiction issues.

Website: The Recovery Center | Wichita Falls, Texas | TheRecoveryCenterTX.com

The Lead Mental Health Tech (MHT) is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the treatment team and provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Nurse. This position functions as an integral part in the training of Substance Abuse Technicians. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and value
• Mentor all Substance Abuse Technicians
• Assist Nursing Manager with scheduling
• Ensure clients safety through rounds, consistent with treatment level identified
• Practice universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines
• Recognize and respond to priorities in client care responsibilities
• Check clients for contraband and manage the client's valuables and belongings
• Report potential crisis situations to the AOC or Nurse Supervisor and responds in an appropriateEstablish and maintain a professional therapeutic relationship with clients
• Ensure awareness of client's individualized plan of care including goals and interventions
• Take and record vital signs properly
• Model and teach appropriate social skills
• Orient client to their unit and program, providing continuous guidance as needed

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!

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

Requirements:

Education: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness at UBH Denton, preferred.  At least two years of experience training and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques, preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Licensure: Maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Must pass ACE Test with a C or higher.  May be required to work overtime and/or flexible hours.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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

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