UHS·Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The Mental Health Technician is responsible for executing daily patient care routines and participating in patient activities. They ensure patient safety under the direction of a Registered Nurse or shift supervisor.
Hanover Hill Behavioral Health, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, combines two leaders in health care, in the partnership of Universal Health Services & Lehigh Valley Health Network. This brand new 144-bed free standing behavioral health facility offers the community high-quality behavioral health care services for seniors, adults and adolescents.
Hanover Hill is seeking an experienced Mental Health Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team while working in a state-of-the-art facility, including EPIC. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is responsible for carrying out the daily routines of patient care, participating in patient activities and assuring patient safety, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or RN shift supervisor.
Three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, including every other weekend.
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 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. 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. 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
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High school diploma or equivalent is required, and Associate's degree is preferred. One year of patient care experience preferred, but not required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while an associate's degree is preferred. One year of patient care experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.