Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician

Universal Health Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician for The Brook Hospital – KMI in Louisville, KY. You will join the clinical team to support inpatient and outpatient services for youth and adults.

You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, build positive patient relationships, and assist with program activities. Shift options include day, evening, and night with rotating weekends; CPR and Safe Physical Management certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred degree in psychology, social work or human services.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Handle with Care Safe Physical Management certification or willingness to obtain.
• 0–1 years of related experience required; 1–3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage patient participation in program activities.
• Perform technical/patient care duties related to health and safety.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related

Job description

Responsibilities

About The Brook Hospital - KMI

Since 1985, The Brook Hospitals have been providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook Hospitals have two outstanding facilities located in Louisville, Kentucky. The Brook – KMI is a 110-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations: physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations. These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

The Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician serves as an active member of the clinical staff; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; assures patient participation in program activities; and performs technical/patient care duties relative to patient’s health and safety.

Shift

• 7:00am to 7:00pm with rotational weekends.
• 7:00pm to 7:00am with rotational weekends.
• 3:00pm to 11:00pm with rotational weekends.

Benefits Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program (up to $3,000 Sign on bonus)
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: High School Dipolma or GED.
  • Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Required:
    • CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain).
    • Handle with Care - Safe Physical Managemet Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience:
  • Required: 0 - 1 years of related experience.
  • Preferred: 1 - 3 years of related experience.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.