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Mental Health Tech

UHS·Clive, Iowa

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling for patients from preschool through geriatric ages. They function as an active member of the treatment team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

  • Clive Behavioral Health Clive Behavioral Health opened in February 2021 with 100 inpatient beds for adult, child & adolescent patients experiencing a severe behavioral health crisis.
  • Care at this location focuses on crisis management, stabilization and development of a plan to return to community living with, if needed, supportive outpatient services and community services and resources.
  • Universal Health Services (UHS) 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, 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 subsidaries.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care acess 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

Behavioral Health Technician 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 preschool through geriatrics. All MHT’s work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). MHT’s may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.

Experience

  • Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
  • Required
  • License/Certification: Successful completion of Management Aggressive Behavior Training, Service Excellence Training and CPR certification required. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation. Current Mandatory Reporter for Adult/Child.
  • Shifts available: 3:00pm-11:30pm WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT Clive Behavioral Health AND UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
  • 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 Free Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Employee Referral Bonuses 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. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, while a CNA certification or a degree in social work or therapeutic disciplines is preferred. Candidates should ideally have two years of related psychiatric care experience and must complete CPR and aggressive behavior training.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Patient Supervision
  • Crisis Management
  • Role Modeling
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Mental Illness Understanding
  • Psychiatric Care Techniques
  • Aggressive Behavior Training

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Free Basic Life Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Clive, Iowa
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

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
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Market context

Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.

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