Mental Health Technician - Child & Adolescent Psych - Weekends
UHS
Summary
As a Mental Health Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting patients through some of the most critical moments. You'll provide attentive care and supervision, build meaningful, trust-based relationships, and actively contribute to each patient's treatment journey. From observing and documenting behaviors to stepping in with compassionate crisis intervention when needed, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative team dedicated to safety, healing, and positive outcomes.
Job description
Responsibilities
As a Mental Health Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting patients through some of the most critical moments. You'll provide attentive care and supervision, build meaningful, trust-based relationships, and actively contribute to each patient's treatment journey. From observing and documenting behaviors to stepping in with compassionate crisis intervention when needed, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative team dedicated to safety, healing, and positive outcomes.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Be a steady, supportive presence in patients' daily lives—guiding them through meals, activities, and programming while helping create a structured, engaging environment where they can thrive
- Stay one step ahead to keep everyone safe—using awareness, quick thinking, and sound judgement to anticipate challenges and calmly de-escalate situations
- Build genuine, trust-based relationships through positive communication, active listening, and consistent encouragement of healthy behaviors and boundaries
- Partner with Clinical and Admissions teams to support screenings and assessments, playing an important role in each patient's care journey from the very start
- Champion patient dignity and independence by supporting daily living needs, empowering individuals to build confidence and take meaningful steps forward
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Experience of 1+ year in behavioral health preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced work environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- 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.