Inpatient Mental Health Tech - Compassionate Care & Growth

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

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Shift differentials

Weekend differential

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Health Services’ Psychiatric Institute of Washington seeks a Mental Health Tech (MHT) to provide direct patient support in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will work with nurses, therapists, and the treatment team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Experience in behavioral health is preferred; a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification are required. This PRN role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Preferred: prior behavioral health, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experience; Bachelor’s degree.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Observe patient behaviors and communicate changes to the clinical team.
• Support patients with daily activities and treatment programming.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and milieu management.
• Work with nurses, therapists, and other treatment-team members.
• Follow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care procedures.

Conocimientos

Compassion & empathy

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Herramientas

CPR/BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

Universal Health Services’ Psychiatric Institute of Washington seeks a Mental Health Tech (MHT) to provide direct patient support in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will work with nurses, therapists, and the treatment team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Experience in behavioral health is preferred; a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification are required. This PRN role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration, and adherence to clinical protocols.