Mental Health Technician

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatrics. All MHTs work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.

• 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.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Benefits Guest Website.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (U) 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.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Preferred:
  Certified Nursing Assistant;
  Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum one year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: None.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation. MHTs may be required to work weekends, overtime, nights, and have flexible hours.

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