Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Technician (Psych Tech) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to adults, adolescent acute, and residential patients. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
- Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
- Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some college course work preferred.
- Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective patient interaction.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion that involve understanding and care for patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college course work preferred
- Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong collaborative skills
- Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- 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.