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Mental Health Technician: Full-Time 3:00pm-11:30pm

UHS

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#Behavioral Health#Patient Monitoring#Patient Safety#De-escalation#Crisis Management#Mental Health Technician#Healthcare Support#Psychiatric Care#Inpatient Hospital
#Therapeutic Care
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day agoCloses Jun 16

Location

Potter Township, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Key duties include responding to crisis events using de-escalation techniques and leading activity groups according to the program schedule.

Requirements summary

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with post-secondary education in a related field preferred. Candidates must possess excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to remain calm in dynamic environments.

high schoolVerbal CommunicationCustomer ServiceDocumentationPatient CareCrisis InterventionPatient SupervisionRole ModelingPatient ObservationTherapeutic ActivitiesDe-escalation Techniques

Job description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is full-time 8-hour shifts 3

00pm-11:30pm with rotating every other weekend to work. The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years. Website at www.themeadows.net The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from adolescent through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Job

Duties and Responsibilities

Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques. Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety Supervise patients in daily activities and assist treatment team with patients to provide therapeutic activities Document patient behaviors, condition, & progress Monitors visitation regarding patient safety. Benefits Include: New & Improved wages 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 SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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

Qualifications

Mental Health Tech Job Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED is required. Post-secondary training or education in related field with experience preferred. Position also requires excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement And Assistance

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Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQAiken, South Carolina
Founded1917
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