Mental Health Technician
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatric Care & Support
Location: Kouts
Responsibilities
Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking caring and compassionate Behavioral Health Workers to join our clinical teams!
Available
Hours:
Sunday
- Thursday, Tuesday
- Saturday, 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm OR 11pm - 7:30am (40 hours/week)
Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN.
We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.
The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.
Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!
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Position SummaryThe Behavioral Health Worker carries out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of his/her supervisor.
Participates in patient activities and provides for patient safety.
Assist in ongoing assessment of the safety & emotional needs of each patient
Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care
follow clinical and unit programming, documentation as required
DBT skills coaching with patients
basic group facilitation
Benefit & Rewards HighlightsLoan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
About Universal Health ServicesHeadquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.
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Qualifications RequirementsHigh School diploma or GED is required.
Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10
-18yrs.
Must be 21 years old
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