MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the evening shift to provide care and supervision to patients. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities and maintaining therapeutic boundaries. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate with a passion for working with individuals with mental health and addiction disorders. Competitive compensation and great benefits offered.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

$500.00 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time

Qualifications

• Must be willing to train for the role if the individual has passion for mental health.
• Experience with children and adolescents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and observe patients.

Skills

Passion for mental health

Experience with children and adolescents

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Michiana Behavioral Health (a UHS facility)

Mental Health Technician - Evening Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Michiana Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to our patients.

The Mental Health Technician is responsible for the following:

• Orient patient to unit and program.
• Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
• Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
• Assist patient with activities of daily living.
• Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines.

Benefit highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $500.00 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
• Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
• Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
• Hours: 40 hours/week. Evening shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

EEO Statement

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