Mental Health Tech (MHT) Supervisor – Full-Time, Night Shift
UHS
Summary
Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a MHT Supervisor to join our Nursing Administration team. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight to Mental Health Technicians while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Provide daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Mental Health Technicians, supporting staff performance, professional development, and accountability.
- Oversee the therapeutic milieu, ensuring established program schedules, patient activities, and unit procedures are consistently followed.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, address concerns, and support individualized treatment goals.
- Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies and hospital codes, partnering with nursing supervisors to implement appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions.
- Model trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic communication, and approved crisis intervention techniques to promote patient dignity and safety.
- Support patient admissions, orientation, behavioral observations, documentation, and clinical care activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Assist with staff onboarding, training, performance improvement, and the development of therapeutic group activities.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards while promoting a supportive treatment environment.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric experience.
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders.
- Understanding of age-appropriate patient needs, behavioral development, and therapeutic approaches.
- Knowledge of nursing care plans, patient admission procedures, and patient orientation processes.
- Experience utilizing grounding techniques, containment strategies, and supportive patient interventions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric experience
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and dissociative disorders
- Understanding of age-appropriate patient needs, behavioral development, and therapeutic approaches
- Knowledge of nursing care plans, patient admission procedures, and patient orientation processes
- Experience utilizing grounding techniques, containment strategies, and supportive patient interventions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Preferred: Associate degree in a related field
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Chamberlain University Tuition Savings
- Career Development Opportunities
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.