Behavioral Health Technician

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free RN schooling for MHT

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) for a full-time role with varied shifts (8- or 12-hour).

Responsibilities include supervising adolescents in a residential setting, applying interventions, documenting care, and supporting treatment plans under professional guidance. The position requires a minimum age of 21, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably a BA in Human Services; drivers license preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting.
• Provide intervention, limit-setting, guidance and problem solving when needed.
• Document care accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Follow treatment plans and interventions with residents.
• Maintain professional boundaries with residents and staff.
• Serve as a role model for residents and other staff.
• Assist in management of aggressive behaviors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Crisis De-escalation

First Aid CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) - Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long‑term recovery and wellness.

Full-Time: 40 hours per week; 8‑hour and 12‑hr shifts available.

Our regular shifts are:

• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 3:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
• Rotating Weekends for all shifts
• We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.
• Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2‑week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday

Job Description & Essential Duties:

• Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
• Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit‑setting, response, problem‑solving, & guidance when needed
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow‑thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
• Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
• Assist in management of aggressive behaviors

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred

Successful candidates must also be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
• Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De‑escalation Crisis Intervention Training
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits

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• Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free meals!

Pay is Hourly (bi‑weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Cumberland Hospital is a drug‑free and alcohol‑free workplace.

A pre‑hire drug screen, pre‑hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.