Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Fairmount Behavioral Health System

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking Mental Health Technicians (MHT) for a full-time night shift (40 hours/week) 11p-7:30a. The MHT position provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Primary responsibilities include crisis interventions and activities of daily living support in a safe, therapeutic milieu at a behavioral health facility in Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (psychology, sociology, counseling, etc) or equivalent experience.
High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of direct human services experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
Offer crisis interventions and maintain a safe therapeutic milieu.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support across age groups.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

High school diploma or GED + 2 years in human services

Job description

Responsibilities

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring Mental Health Technicians (MHT) for full-time night shift position (40 hours/week) 11p-7:30a. The MHT position provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis interventions, and activities of daily living.

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses.

Fairmount is a 239 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. Fairmount has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Fairmount is situated in close proximity to the Wissahickon Valley Park and Morris Arboretum, offering a beautiful, peaceful setting with all the conveniences of the city nearby.

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Tech (MHT) position, such as:

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: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current Mental Health Techs value at Fairmount Behavioral?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Tech (MHT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Tech (MHT) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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

Qualifications

EITHER

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.

- OR -

a High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent. Plus a minimum of 2 years of experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc).

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.

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