Mental Health Tech

UHS

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Mental Health Tech in United States.

Key Responsibilities

time, Day Shift Patient Tech – Mental Health Unit Turning Point Care Center has an opening for a full

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have: One (1) year experience in a patient related field One (1) year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients, preferred.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Further training/education in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Ability to communicate therapeutically and age appropriately.

Benefits & Compensation

Additional benefit details provided at https://benefits.

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Qualifications Qualified candidates will have: One (1) year experience in a patient related field One (1) year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients, preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

Patient CareMental HealthCrisis PreventionDe-escalation TechniquesTherapeutic CommunicationBehavioral ManagementSocial Skills DevelopmentPatient SafetyRecord KeepingTeam CollaborationImpulsivity ManagementBoundary SettingClient CareTherapeutic EnvironmentIntervention TechniquesData Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Tech at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Mental Health, Crisis Prevention, De-escalation Techniques, Therapeutic Communication, Behavioral Management, Social Skills Development, Patient Safety. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Mental Health Techs provide direct patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. They assist in implementing therapeutic approaches and intervene in crises using proper techniques.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Short and Long Term Disability, UHS Retirement Savings Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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