Mental Health Tech - FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oakland Park, Florida is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate care in a 24/7 facility specializing in mental health and addiction services. Responsibilities include assisting patients, managing crises, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in healthcare, and certifications in BLS and Crisis Prevention Intervention. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively and multi-task.
• Excellent listening, communication, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care tailored to patient needs.
• Meet patient needs and provide timely intervention.
• Collaborate with team to manage aggressive patients safely.

Skills

Listening skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training

Current BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS, is a private 182‑bed hospital that specializes in drug addiction, mental health issues, and concurrent disorders for adults and adolescents. Our staff provides compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs.

We offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promotes crisis resolution, personal growth and problem‑solving. The goal is to help patients achieve good health and long‑term sobriety.

Fort Lauderdale BHC is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Full time, 3–12 hour shifts weekly: 7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. or 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition assistance

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

• Current BLS certification required.
• Must complete and maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – aggression management, crisis intervention, and restraint training. Training may be obtained during new‑hire orientation.
• Must pass competency exams within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to prioritize workload, effectively multi‑task, and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent listening, communication, prioritization and follow‑through skills with a strong focus on high‑quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

Move efficiently to meet patient needs and provide timely intervention. Able to sit or walk during shift. Able to hear spoken words, respond to signals, alarms, codes, or other displays. Recognize vocal intonation signaling changes in acuity. Able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 lbs. Must write legibly to accurately convey information, read instructions, complete documentation and reports. Must be able to restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient safely and therapeutically. Able to lift, position, or move patients.

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 openly support 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.