Pediatric Resident Mentor; MHT- DAY Shift

Pediatric Resident Mentor (MHT) – Day Shift |
Willow Springs Center

We are a dedicated mental health team specializing in play therapy for children ages 6‑11. Our mission is to provide compassionate, therapeutic care to children who may be challenging to manage, helping them build coping skills and emotional resilience in a safe, supportive environment.

We are seeking a caring and patient Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our pediatric team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with children (ages 6‑11) and committed to making a positive impact in their lives. You will assist in implementing therapeutic activities, support behavioral interventions, and collaborate with clinicians to create a nurturing space for healing and growth.

• Engage children in structured play therapy activities under clinical guidance.
• Support individualized treatment plans and behavioral strategies.
• Monitor and document patient progress and behaviors.
• Foster a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other team members.

Day Shift – 12‑hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Base pay plus weekend and night differential. Required orientation is 2 weeks long Monday‑Friday 9 AM‑5 PM before starting your work schedule.

• Sign‑on bonus $500.
• Tuition assistance.
• DBT Intensive training with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti.
• DBT‑PE training with Dr. Melanie Harned.
• Career development opportunities across UHS.
• Diverse programming to expand your experience.
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Pet insurance.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of one year in mental health; experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatry preferred.

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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider