MENTAL HEALTH TECH: Per Diem
UHS
Summary
This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field.
Job description
This position is per diem position that requires: 4- 12 hour shifts per month with 2 of the days being on the weekend. Or 6 8-hour shifts on the substance use disorder unit.
Our psych units work 12-hour shifts available - 6:30am - 7:00pm or 6:30pm - 7:00am.
Our chemical dependency unit shift available 8-hour shifts-6:30am-3:00pm or 2:30pm-11pm
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 adolescent through geriatrics. All MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
- Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule
- Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety
- Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities
- Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid Driver's License with safe driving record
Benefits
- Educational assistance
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Career development opportunities
- 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.