Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
Full-time - 40 hours / week, 3pm-11pm, every other weekend shift requirement. Philadelphia, PA.
Job description
Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Friends Hospital
Full-time - 40 hours / week, 3pm-11pm, every other weekend shift requirement. Philadelphia, PA.
Friends Hospital is the nation's oldest private psychiatric hospital, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Philadelphia, PA. Friends Hospital offers a continuum of care including level of care assessments; specially designed inpatient units for adolescents, adults, and older adults; and a private residential rehabilitation program.
Responsibilities
Mental Health Technicians (MHT) at Friends Hospital assist in direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by treatment team. MHT's assist with unit programming by facilitating and conducting groups and ensuring patients are engaged in active treatment at all times. Assist with daily leisure activities, and all activities associated with daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient's level of growth and development.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.
OR
High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus 2 years of experience in human service field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in an area of human services (e.g., psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy)
- OR High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus 2 years of experience in human service field
- Availability for 3pm-11pm shift and every other weekend
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 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.