MENTAL HEALTH TECH/ COUNSELOR AIDES: Per Diem

UHS

3 days ago

Shippensburg, Pennsylvaniaup to $2000Per Diem / PRNMental Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Mental Health Tech – Per Diem, Weekends in United States. Responsibilities This is a great opportunity to work in the behavioral healthcare field. This position is per diem position that requires: 4- 12 hour shifts per month with 2 of the days being on the weekend.

Key Responsibilities

12 hour shifts per month with 2 of the days being on the weekend. Our psych units work 12

hour shifts available

7:00pm or 6:30pm

7:00am. Our chemical dependency unit shift available 8

Requirements

Mental Health Tech Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred High School Diploma or GED required.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and.

Benefits & Compensation

CME allowance: $2,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UHS as a Mental Health Tech – Per Diem, Weekends.

Key Skills

Patient careBehavioral healthCrisis interventionDe-escalation techniquesMilieu monitoringPatient observationActivity group facilitationTeamworkRole modelingSafety maintenance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This MENTAL HEALTH TECH/ COUNSELOR AIDES: Per Diem position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $2000.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health, Crisis intervention, De-escalation techniques, Milieu monitoring, Patient observation, Activity group facilitation, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling within a behavioral health unit. They are responsible for monitoring the unit environment, leading activity groups, and assisting nursing staff with patient care activities.

Benefits package: Educational assistance up to $2000 annually, Challenging and rewarding work environment, Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, Diverse programming to expand your experience, SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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