Mental Health Technician - Full time
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to adolescent patients.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to adolescent patients.
Provides the opportunity to grow your career in the mental and behavioral health field by learning de-escalation skills and techniques, gaining an understanding of behaviors, building rapport, and problem solving.
- Provides continuous patient care, supervision, and interaction
- Provides group activities and assists with milieu management
- Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Qualifications
Education: High School Degree or equivalent; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR, 1st Aid, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation Certification. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Degree in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred
- Two (2) years of related experience preferred
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- Understanding of mental illness
- Successful completion of CPR certification
- Successful completion of First Aid certification
- Successful completion of Handle with Care certification
- Successful completion of Verbal De-Escalation Certification
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Continuing Education Options
- Career Advancement 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.