Mental Health Technician; Evenings - Kids​/Adolescent Boys Unit

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) ensures patient safety and serves as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, interaction, and role‑modeling to patients ranging from preschool to geriatric ages, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Adolescent Boys Unit – 8‑hour shift, 5 shifts per week (40 hours per week).

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Week 1:
  Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Week 2:
  Monday & Tuesday, 9 AM – 5 PM

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or related therapeutic discipline preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient‑care techniques, with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training (CPI) before unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures; certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR before taking an independent patient assignment.
• May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours.

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