Mental Health Tech - 12-Hour Shifts & Sign-On Bonus

Universal Health Services; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Roxbury Treatment Center, a Universal Health Services facility in Shippensburg, PA, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team. This full-time role supports patient care on behavioral health units with supervision by a Registered Nurse and includes 12-hour or 8-hour shift options.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, plus benefits and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

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 a psychology-related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Roxbury Treatment Center, a Universal Health Services facility in Shippensburg, PA, is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join the treatment team. This full-time role supports patient care on behavioral health units with supervision by a Registered Nurse and includes 12-hour or 8-hour shift options.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, plus benefits and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.