MENTAL HEALTH TECH - Nights
UHS
Summary
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 ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job description
Position Summary
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 ages from adolescents through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
- High School Degree or equivalent required; Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Two (2) years of related experience, with 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 Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required
- MHT's must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum
- MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours
This is a Night Shift position (6:30 PM-7 AM) Rotating Weekends
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Two (2) years of related experience, with 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 Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Handle with Care, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required
- MHT's must successfully complete 75 hours of classroom/computer based instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical practicum
- MHT's may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition Assistance
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.