BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Child/Adolescents
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Child/Adolescents in United States. Responsibilities The Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the Child and Adolescent Unit will work five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Various shifts are available: 3-11:30pm or 11-7:30am.
Key Responsibilities
- hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Various shifts are available: 3
- 11:30pm or 11
- 7:30am. (A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A
- 5P) Rockford Center is a 138
Requirements
- Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting.
- Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
- Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.
Benefits & Compensation
- Tuition Assistance About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
- (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation.
- Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join UHS as a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Child/Adolescents.
Key Skills
Position Insights
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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Monitoring, Treatment Planning, Admission Process, Group Therapy Preparation, Documentation, Communication, Customer Service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician will provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, geriatrics, and adults with psychiatric disorders to ensure their safety and well-being across various shifts, including weekends. Key duties involve monitoring patients, participating in treatment planning, assi...
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) With Company Match, Discounted Stock Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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