Behavior Technician / Mental Health Technician

Responsibilities

Behavior Tech Opportunity –

If you are passionate about helping children with medical and psychological challenges and you have a positive team-orientated work ethic – then we would love to talk to you! We want our team members to WANT to make a difference and enjoy working in a challenging yet rewarding environment – APPLY NOW

At Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, we’re always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Cumberland is the place for you! Come join our team! Located in beautiful New Kent, VA. Our extraordinary people are in the right place making a positive difference in the lives of children every day!

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a unique acute care, inpatient specialty hospital with 110 licensed beds, including Med Surg. and Residential Treatment Center; staffed by the finest physicians and treatment teams. We treat patients, ages 2-22 who have chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders with co-behavioral issues.

Cumberland is a beautifully designed hospital:

• Staffed with excellent physicians and over 275+ devoted employees, all dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients!
• Surrounded by 100 spacious acres of sprawling countryside, rolling hills, waterways and wildlife;
• Year-round, accredited school system for our patients;
• Enjoyable patient activities include a swimming pool, exercise room, music, art and playgrounds;
• Peaceful environment where patients flourish as their minds and bodies heal while treated with the utmost care.
• Conveniently located in eastern Virginia; we enjoy all 4 seasons, local beaches, fishing, water sports, golfing, hiking, sporting events, museums, regional festivals, historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond and less than 3 hour’s drive to Shenandoah or Washington, DC.

To learn more about Cumberland Hospital click here…

Cumberland Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• New Competitive Compensation + best shift differentials in the area!
• Student Loan Consolidated Payment Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

If you would like to learn more about the Behavior Tech (BT) position before applying, please contact Jane Petro, HR Director at 804-966-1645 or send your resume to Jane.Petro@uhsinc.com.

Essential Job Duties:

• Completes documentation and implementation of treatment plans ensuring involvement and understanding by the patient by using correct terminology, daily logs, progress reports and submits appropriate written and verbal reports by required deadlines.
• Ensures patient’s rights are observed by encouraging questions regarding treatment and explaining program. Works cooperatively as a member of multidisciplinary team.
• Acts as advocate in providing safe delivery of care to promote wellness. Demonstrates the ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations, ability to verbally de-escalate patient and to complete accurate, timely documentation.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Two years related experience with adolescents and children or relevant college coursework in a related field.
• Previous experience with emotionally disturbed or physically disabled persons preferred.
• Current Virginia driver’s licensure with a good driving record
• Must be able to sustain physical activity throughout the scheduled shift
• Able to remain on feet throughout the scheduled shift

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