Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Weekend
UHS
Summary
Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA provides innovative behavioral health treatment and academic excellence to children, adolescents and young adults ages 5 through 21 years, and specializes in programs designed to meet the needs of youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Job description
We are hiring Mental Health Techs for weekend positions. The schedule is 32 hours/week - Saturday and Sunday 7a - 11:30p. This position offers a part-time benefits package and a weekend differential.
Our Mental Health Techs (MHT) provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by following trauma-informed care practices for safe interactions with patients and residents, and ensuring the proper level of supervision is maintained.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program schedules and behavior plans
- Utilizing appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Completing required clinical documentation
- Leading therapeutic group sessions
- Performing Q15 observation rounds
- Recording patient vital signs
- Assisting nurses with head-to-toe assessments
- Assisting patients and residents with activities of daily living when needed (brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.)
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy
- Option 2: High School diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human services role involving direct contact (e.g., coaching, teaching, case management)
- Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Respiratory Fit Testing required
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Tuition savings
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Joining bonus
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.