Mental Health Tech (MHT) – Full-Time, Day Shift
UHS
Summary
Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare. As a Mental Health Tech (MHT), you will work directly with patients while partnering with nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Job description
Responsibilities
Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare. As a Mental Health Tech (MHT), you will work directly with patients while partnering with nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
What You Will Do
- Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting
- Assist with maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
- Observe patient behaviors and communicate relevant changes to the clinical team
- Support patients with daily activities and treatment programming
- Participate in therapeutic activities and milieu management
- Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team
- Follow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care procedures
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experience
- Bachelor's degree
What Will Help You Succeed
Success in this role comes from compassion and empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You'll thrive by building trusting relationships with patients, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrating sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experience (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Sound judgment and adaptability
- Team collaboration
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Shift Differentials
- Weekend Differential
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.