Behavioral Health Tech - Shift Options & Growth

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Diverse programming

SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., is a 112-bed behavioral health facility in Shippensburg, PA offering acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults and an adolescent inpatient program for youth. The Mental Health Technician works under a RN, providing continuous patient care and supervision, with shifts including mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe milieu, leading patient activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a psychology-related field is highly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitors unit milieu and helps to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
• Conducts patient observation rounds throughout the shift to ensure safety.
• Works collaboratively with unit nursing staff on patient care activities.
• Responds to patient crisis events accordingly using de-escalation techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology-related field

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., is a 112-bed behavioral health facility in Shippensburg, PA offering acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults and an adolescent inpatient program for youth. The Mental Health Technician works under a RN, providing continuous patient care and supervision, with shifts including mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe milieu, leading patient activities, and