Job Description
Responsibilities Mental Health Tech (MHT)
Full-Time Nights 7p-7:a
Adult Unit
Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)
A growing -bed behavioral health facility – Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family and individual therapy.
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities in U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications Qualifications
Education: Associates degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is required and Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or similar field is preferred.
Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Work Hours Night Shift ~ 7: p.m.-7: a.m. This position that will rotate holidays and work every other weekend.