Psych Mental Health Tech

Psych Mental Health Technician (Full Time) at University Behavioral Center

University Behavioral Center of Orlando, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join our healthcare team at University Behavioral Center, located in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of patient care practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role involves monitoring patients and facilitating group activities in our units, ensuring safety, comfort, and well‑being while promoting recovery and rehabilitation.

Experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is highly preferred.

We are currently hiring for Day and Night Shift / Full-Time.

• Work under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse or Milieu Manager to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.
• Manage behavioral problems through patient observation and de‑escalating techniques.
• Facilitate education and activity groups.
• Actively participate as a member of the treatment team and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school graduation. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• At least one year of experience working in an inpatient hospital setting with patients aged 5‑65 years+.
• Work hours:
  
  12‑hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekend.

• Experience with behavioral health patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care principles is beneficial.
• Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.0 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in the Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory access points, and insurance offerings, a physician network and various related.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.