The Mental Health Technician provides direct care and supervision to adolescent patients to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. They act as an active member of the treatment team and intervene effectively during crisis situations.
Responsibilities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide.
Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees.
The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.
Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018.
In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Gulf Coast Treatment Center is an intensive inpatient psychiatric program for adolescent females, ages 12-18 old.
Since 1996, we have been dedicated to providing quality mental health treatment to adolescent females with chronic mental health needs nationwide.
Gulf Coast Treatment Center provides comprehensive mental healthcare and education services for at risk female adolescents, families and our community.
We are currently seeking full-time Mental Health Technicians (pay starting at $16.25 per hour) vary based on experience.
Staff will work three days during the week, Monday through Friday, and every other weekend: 9am-9pm or 9pm-9am.
The MHT functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment, while role modeling to adolescent girls ranging ages 12 through 18.
MHTs provide supervision in a treatment or educational milieu; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness, and is able to intervene effectively in crisis situations.
Please apply at our website: https://gulfcoastttc.com Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
Previous working experience in mental health.
Must be able to pass AHCA level 2 background screen and pre-employment drug screen.
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Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in mental health is required, along with the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
high school
Crisis intervention
Mental health support
Safety monitoring
Behavioral health support
Adolescent care
Patient supervision
Therapeutic environment maintenance
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Dental plan
Career development opportunities
Medical plan
Vision plan
Discounted stock plan
Prescription drug plan
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Wright, Florida
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Closes
Apr 29, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Market context
Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand
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