Mental Health Tech/FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is hiring a Psychiatric Technician for a full-time position at the University Behavioral Center in Orlando, Florida. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to psychiatric patients, monitor their well-being, and facilitate group activities. This role requires experience in an inpatient setting and knowledge of patient care practices.

Competitive compensation is offered, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, a retirement plan, and paid time off. Join us to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need!

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience working in an inpatient hospital setting with patients aged 5-65 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse or Milieu Manager to provide clerical and patient care activities.
• Manages behavioral problems through patient observation and de-escalating techniques.
• Facilitates education and activity groups.
• Actively participates as a member of the treatment team.

Skills

Experience with behavioral health patients

Knowledge of patient care principles

Competence in taking vital signs

Strong communication skills

Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills

Education

High school graduation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Current CPR or BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join our healthcare team at University Behavioral Center, located in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of patient care practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse and will be committed to providing high-quality care to psychiatric patients. This role involves monitoring our patients and facilitating group activities in our units, working closely with patients experiencing psychiatric disorders to ensure their safety, comfort, and well‑being while promoting recovery and rehabilitation. Previous experience working directly with patients in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is highly preferred.

We are currently hiring for Day and Night Shift/Full‑Time.

• Works under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse or Milieu Manager to provide clerical and patient care activities in the treatment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.
• Manages behavioral problems through patient observation and de‑escalating techniques.
• Facilitates education and activity groups.
• Actively participates as a member of the treatment team and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• High school graduation. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Must have at least one year of experience working in an inpatient hospital setting with patients aged 5‑65 years or older.

Skills

• Experience with behavioral health patients is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care principles is beneficial.
• Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.