Mental Health Tech (CNA) - Day Shift
UHS
Summary
The primary function of the Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to ensure patient safety. The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job description
Hours
7am to 3pm, 5 shifts per week, rotating weekends.
Qualifications
- High School Degree or equivalent is required.
- Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
- Two (2) years of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
- Successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC), Verbal De-escalation, and CPR before on-unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
- May be required to work overtime and varied hours.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Certified Nurse Aide preferred
- Degree in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred
- Two (2) years of related experience preferred
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- Understanding of mental illness
- Valid driver's license in the applicable state
- Successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC), Verbal De-escalation, and CPR
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Career Development
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.