Mental Health Technician - Full-time

UHS

2 months ago

Orlando, FloridaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Mental Health Technician - Full-time in United States. Responsibilities Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24

patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high

Requirements

Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation.

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

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

Patient ObservationPatient MonitoringFacilitating Therapeutic GroupsConducting SearchesSecuring ContrabandAssisting with Daily Living SkillsPatient Behavior ManagementMilieu ManagementDocumentationTeam WorkOral CommunicationWritten Communication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Technician - Full-time 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.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Orlando, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Observation, Patient Monitoring, Facilitating Therapeutic Groups, Conducting Searches, Securing Contraband, Assisting with Daily Living Skills, Patient Behavior Management, Milieu Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician provides direct care to children, adolescents, and adult patients with psychiatric disorders, focusing primarily on ensuring the safety and well-being of all patients on the unit. Key duties include patient observation, facilitating therapeutic groups, managing patient b...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with Company Match, Discounted Stock Plan, 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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