Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
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 MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Job description
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.
- Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
- Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety.
- Supervise patients in daily activities and assist treatment team with patients to provide therapeutic activities.
- Document patient behaviors, condition, & progress.
- Monitors visitation regarding patient safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- One (1) year experience in mental health
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm in dynamic environment
- Commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages
- Excellent customer service skills
- Reliable & dependable attendance to work profile
- Verbal deescalation skills required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development 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.