UHS·Huntington, West Virginia
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients while ensuring safe, quality, and cost-effective care. Conduct patient rounds and utilize therapeutic interactions to decrease crises within the healthcare setting.
Mental Health Technician Opportunity - River Park Hospital is hiring for full time and Per Diem Mental Health Technicians (MHTs)! The full-time position offers 40 hours per week and a comprehensive benefits package. This position offers a $2,500 sign on bonus! The sign on bonus is paid out in the following increments: $500 at 3 months $1000 at 6 months $1000 at 12 months River Park Hospital is a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit. River Park was recently recognized as a Top Performer by Joint Commission and maintains the highest standards for quality care. LOVE WHAT YOU DO!
Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum Assure and improve quality care by facilitating the patient and family’s right to receive safe, quality, and cost-effective care Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care and information Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients by utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes Conduct patient rounds related to routine and heightened observation status Interact in a therapeutic manner to decrease crisis within the patient care setting Demonstrate respect and understanding for patients, peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team Benefits for Mental Health Technician include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Flexible scheduling Employee assistance program Employee discount program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (21 PTO days per year) Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/yr Pet Insurance If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Technician position before applying, please contact Andrew Adkins, Recruitment Coordinator at andrew.adkins3@uhsinc.com or at 304-526-9348 To apply please visit riverparkhospital.net and apply!! About Universal Health Services 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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
High School Diploma or Equivalent Six months experience in a mental health setting preferred 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 subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career 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 feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Market context
Behavioral health openings in West Virginia are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can work independently and serve diverse client needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s or doctoral degree, an unrestricted license, and experience with evidence-based treatments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of your clinical approach before applying.