Mental Health Technician (MHT) Full-Time
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide care to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics. The MHT implements the therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team for each patient and maintains awareness of patient's individualized plan of care (including goals and interventions).
Job description
Position Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is an active member of the patient treatment team and will provide care to patients whose ages range from adolescent through geriatrics. The MHT implements the therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team for each patient and maintains awareness of patient's individualized plan of care (including goals and interventions).
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care and supervision to patients on assigned unit.
- Monitors and intervenes to maintain appropriate patient boundaries.
- Conduct patient safety checks.
Available Schedules
Full-time Day and Night. Full-time MHTs will be scheduled 7 shifts in a two-week period with alternating weekend days, rotating holidays, and are part of an emergency team. Day: 7:00am to 7:30pm; Night: 7:00pm to 7:30am.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral health related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Age-Specific Competencies: Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
- Licensure/Certification: CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire.
- HIPAA: Has access to and adds information to the Medical Record. May only access medical record of assigned patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of one year of healthcare or behavioral health related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Age-specific competencies: child, adolescent, adult and geriatric
- CPR/CPI certification required – provided upon hire
- HIPAA access to medical records of assigned patients
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Psychiatric Nurse Residency
- Career Development Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing
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.