Compassionate Mental Health Technician: Growth & Benefits

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Sign-on bonus

Employee free meals during shifts

401k with company match and discounted

stock plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, a 140-bed hospital, offers inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you will work alongside licensed staff to provide compassionate, hands-on support addressing patients' physical, social, and behavioral needs throughout their treatment journey.

You will perform routine non-acute care under licensed supervision, complete clear documentation, and help maintain a therapeutic

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Experience in direct patient care AND/OR
• Completion of Nursing Assistant Training/previous psychiatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• The MHT provides routine non-acute physical, behavioral, and mental care to the patient on the milieu under the direction of licensed staff.
• Completes all required documentation in a clear, concise manner, showing understanding of patient goals and treatment plan.
• Responsive to patient specific factors and adapts to clinical intervention to fit individual patient need/goals.
• Maintains consistency throughout shift functions and through outgoing and oncoming shift report to ensure appropriate treatment is provided to each patient.
• Fosters and actively assists in maintaining unit's therapeutic milieu.

Job description

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, a 140-bed hospital, offers inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you will work alongside licensed staff to provide compassionate, hands-on support addressing patients' physical, social, and behavioral needs throughout their treatment journey.

You will perform routine non-acute care under licensed supervision, complete clear documentation, and help maintain a therapeutic