Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Universal Health Services; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Excellent medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Cumberland Hall Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking an entry‑level Mental Health Tech for evening or night shifts. You’ll support patients in a therapeutic setting, assist in treatment planning, and help lead activities as part of a compassionate care team.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and crisis management within a psychiatric unit, with opportunities for growth in a 97-bed facility serving youth, adults, and military personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Two years' experience in group settings with mental health or developmental problems preferred.
• One year employed at the facility required to serve as mentor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment plans and lead therapeutic activities.
• Work closely with a dedicated team to ensure quality patient care.
• Provide compassionate care in a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Leadership ability

Effective communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA or BA in human services preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Tech (MHT) Opportunity - Evening Shift or Nights Shift

Entry‑level opportunity ideal for individuals interested in starting a career in behavioral or mental health care!

Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active‑duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital.

Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/

Join our team as Mental Health Tech and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. As an MHT, you will provide compassionate care and support to patients within a therapeutic environment. You'll assist in treatment plans, lead therapeutic activities, and work closely with a dedicated team to ensure quality patient care.

Job Duties

• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• The MHT must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships as relates to adolescents, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management of aggressive behavior and BLS American Heart.
• The MHT has near visual acuity necessary for evaluating patients and reading charts. Eye/hand coordination and finger dexterity are essential for manual charting. The ability to talk and hear is necessary for conversing with and assessing patients. The MHT must have the ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.

Benefits for staff include:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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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Qualifications

MHT Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors Degree in a human service related field preferred.
• Experience: Two years experience working with people in group situations with individuals who have mental health or developmental problems preferred. One year employment with facility required to serve as a mentor.
• Shifts Available:
  • Evening shift- 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (8 hour shift)
  • Night shift- 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM (8 hour shift)
  • Weekend Nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)- 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM (12 hour shift)
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

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.