Mental Health Tech - 3rd Shift

Mental Health Technician – MHT

Compass Intervention Center is hiring a full‑time, day‑shift Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our interdisciplinary team and provide excellent care for patients. The MHTs support patient care through implementing therapeutic approaches and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

• Provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Maintain accurate and complete data and records.
• Intervene with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper HWC technique.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, helping to develop boundaries and social skills.
• Direct or redirect behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences. Respond appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age‑specific criteria.
• Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under your care.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Generous paid time off and 401(k) with company match.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

• Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer a bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human development.
• Licensure and/or Certification: CPR certification.
• Experience: No minimum required. Prefer one year of experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
• Physical/General: Ability to sustain physical activity and remain on feet throughout the scheduled shift; lifting requirement of 50 lbs; SAMA training required.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS is a Fortune 500 company with approximately 94,000 employees worldwide. They operate acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare services.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS is an equal opportunity employer, supporting recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security number, credit card, or bank information) via email. If you suspect a job posting is suspicious, please contact UHS at  or 1‑800‑852‑3449.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care;
Mental Health Care

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