Adolescent Behavioral Health Tech — Safe, Therapeutic Care

Universal Health Services; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match and stockプラン

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, located in Dyersburg, TN, seeks a Mental Health Technician to create a safe, therapeutic milieu for adolescent residents. You will provide direct care, teach coping skills, and support daily activities under supervision, contributing to a nurturing treatment environment.

The role includes crisis intervention, education groups, and collaboration with a tenured nursing team. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities are available within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of behavioral health management practices preferred.
• CPR, de-escalation, crisis intervention and restraint training competency required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide direct resident care, teach coping skills, daily activities and empowerment.

Skills

CPR training

Verbal de-escalation

Crisis intervention

Aggression management

Restraint training

Behavioral health practices knowledge

Education

High school graduate/GED

21+ age requirement

Job description

Universal Health Services, located in Dyersburg, TN, seeks a Mental Health Technician to create a safe, therapeutic milieu for adolescent residents. You will provide direct care, teach coping skills, and support daily activities under supervision, contributing to a nurturing treatment environment.

The role includes crisis intervention, education groups, and collaboration with a tenured nursing team. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities are available within UHS and its subsidiaries.