Mental Health Technician - (Thurs-Sat) Nights
UHS
Summary
Join a team where the Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job description
Position Summary
Join a team where the Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Mental Health Tech shifts are 8 hour shifts. This position will be Thursday-Saturday nights from 11p-7a.
Qualifications
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
- Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.
- One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
- Successful achievement of pre-employment online assessment.
- Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred
- Degree in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable
- One year of related experience preferred
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness preferred
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state
- Successful achievement of pre-employment online assessment
- Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
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.