MENTAL HEALTH TECH - FULL TIME

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Washington, DC is looking for a full-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care for adolescents and adults. Responsibilities include working under a registered nurse, participating in group meetings, and leading task groups. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and preferably have experience in a related clinical setting. The role offers a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year experience in a related clinical/healthcare setting.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adolescents and adults.
• Work under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Participate in group meetings and lead task groups.

Skills

Experience in mental/behavioral health

Direct patient care

Group participation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Full Time – Days only (7AM – 7PM).

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults with mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130‑bed, short‑term, acute‑care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency.

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide direct patient care to adolescents (ages 10‑17) and adults (ages 18‑65+). Work under supervision of a registered nurse and support the program philosophy and structure. Participate in group meetings and lead task groups. Prior mental health, behavioral health experience is a plus.

Benefit Highlights

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre‑tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• 30% tuition savings on RN‑BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs
• 20% tuition savings on the DNP program with UHS partnered universities

Qualifications

• One year experience in a related clinical/healthcare, correctional healthcare, or mental/behavioral health setting (preferred)
• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• CPR/BLS Certification (required)

COVID Requirements

PIW requires staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (including booster shots, where allowed), unless a disability, medical condition, or religious belief provides a reasonable accommodation.

E-VERIFY Statement

PIW participates in E‑Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with the required information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. This information is not used to pre‑screen applicants.

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 are fully committed 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.