TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)
UHS
Summary
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Adolescents! We're seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team at Meridell Achievement Center! As an MHT, you'll play a crucial role in providing direct care services and supervision to our patients, helping them achieve their goals and overcome challenges.
Job description
Responsibilities
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Adolescents! We're seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team at Meridell Achievement Center! As an MHT, you'll play a crucial role in providing direct care services and supervision to our patients, helping them achieve their goals and overcome challenges.
Your Impact
- Provide individualized support to children and adolescents, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Monitor patient behavior, mood, and emotional state, and report any changes or concerns to the treatment team
- Assist with patient transportation to and from appointments and activities as needed
- Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times, including monitoring patient sleep patterns and responding to any emergency situations
- Work collaboratively with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide education and support to patients and their families on mental health issues, coping strategies, and life skills
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- High School graduate or equivalent (some college preferred)
- Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record (for transports with patients)
- Must be 21 years old or older to apply
- Ability to pass a drug screen and state background test
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting (a plus!)
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record
- Must be 21 years old or older
- Ability to pass a drug screen and state background test
- Some college preferred
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Professional growth opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
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.