UHS·Winter Park, Florida
Mental Health Technicians assist and monitor clients' activities of daily living while ensuring their safety through programming and observations. They interact therapeutically with clients in various settings.
Mental Health Technician - MHT (Adolescent) Full-time position, Varied
$15 to $17.50 per-hour plus Shift Differentials La Amistad Behavioral Health Services Overview A leader and innovator in the field of behavioral health for over 50 years, La Amistad is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a top performing facility (safety/outcomes) within Universal Health Services (parent company) for many years. At La Amistad, great effort is paid to matching client needs to our specialty services; also, matching the skills sets of our staff is equally important. We have top professionals in the fields of psychiatry, nursing, therapy and ancillary therapeutic specialists (art, recreation, equine and music). However, in large part, our “secret sauce” continues to be the dedicated MHT staff who are able to find the balance between empathy, education and communicating expectations. We offer a number of options (tracks) for MHT staff, this includes PRN (as needed), Full-Time and our MHT Career/Clinical Track for aspiring clinicians. The MHT staff work directly with their assigned client population, and their primary responsibility is the safety of our clients. This is achieved through both robust programming and detailed client observations (Q-15’s). Assists and monitors client’s activities of daily living. Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with clients, families, employees, and management. Interacts therapeutically with clients in one-to-one situations, community and group meetings. Has a basic understanding of common psychiatric diagnoses. Has professional boundaries with clients and demonstrates the ability to be an effective communicator
A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting is preferred, but not mandatory.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.