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Mental health tech days 8a-8p

UHS·Dothan, Alabama

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders while ensuring safety and comfort. Maintain a therapeutic environment and facilitate groups across various developmental ages.

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.
  • Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen.
  • The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia.
  • In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities.
  • The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.
  • Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is seeking Mental Health Technicians.
  • Mental Health Technicians provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
  • Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor’s degree in a mental health, psychology, or related field preferred One to two years experience in facilitating groups with variety of developmental ages (Child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
  • EEO Statement 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.
  • Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. *UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc.
  • All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware.
  • Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference is given to candidates with a degree in mental health or psychology and 1-2 years of group facilitation experience.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Safety
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Group Facilitation
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Therapeutic Environment Management

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Dothan, Alabama
Posted
May 28, 2026
Closes
May 28, 2027
Application
Employer website
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TypePublic Company
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  • No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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