Adolescent Mental Health Technician — Growth & Benefits

UHS; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Competitive compensation

Health plan (medical/dental/vision)

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Challenging environment

Job summary

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for adolescent clients to join our team. The position supports safety, daily living activities, and therapeutic interactions within our inpatient/adolescent program.

Multiple full-time shifts are available (1st, 2nd, 3rd). The role emphasizes teamwork with psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists, ensuring compassionate care and engagement.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a MHT working with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• License/Certification: Not required.
• Skills: Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Clear background from criminal activity.
• Physical Requirements: Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists and monitors client’s activities of daily living. Demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with clients, families, employees, and management.
• Interacts therapeutically with clients in one-to-one situations, community and group meetings.
• Has a basic understanding of common psychiatric diagnoses.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred

Job description

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for adolescent clients to join our team. The position supports safety, daily living activities, and therapeutic interactions within our inpatient/adolescent program.

Multiple full-time shifts are available (1st, 2nd, 3rd). The role emphasizes teamwork with psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists, ensuring compassionate care and engagement.