MENTAL HEALTH TECH - AHC

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Meridian (MS)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi seeks a Mental Health Tech to support patient care in a 154-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital.

You will assist in implementing treatment plans, document behaviors, de‑escalate crises, and foster positive relationships with patients and coworkers while following facility policies. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and career development within UHS.

Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma; Bachelor's in Social Services or Psychology preferred.
Experience in mental health settings is beneficial but not required.
Ability to document and communicate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

Participate in development and implementation of patients' treatment plans.
Provide care and close supervision, documenting behaviors.
Develop positive relationships with patients and coworkers.
Follow facility policies and procedures; crisis intervention as needed.
Demonstrate counseling skills and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Active listening

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Mental Health Tech to join our team.

Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents.

For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.

In the MHT role, you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plan by providing care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behavior; developing positive relationships with patients and co-workers; following facility policies and procedures; implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary. The MHT acts as a role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de‑escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.

As aMental Health Techwith Alliance Health Center you are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package including:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology, preferred not required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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