Mental Health Tech (MHT) - 7a - 3:30p

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA is seeking part-time Mental Health Techs for day shifts (7am–3:30 pm) in our adolescent inpatient programs. Candidates must commit to every other weekend and will receive a comprehensive benefits package and a $4,000 commitment bonus.

The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, crisis intervention, documentation, group sessions, vital signs, and assistance with activities of daily living in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area of human services (psychology, sociology, counseling, etc.) or HS diploma + 2 years in a human services role.
• Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Respiratory Fit Testing required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu by following schedules and behavior plans.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Complete required clinical documentation.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions.
• Perform Q15 observation rounds.
• Record patient vital signs.
• Assist nurses with head-to-toe assessments.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassion

Autism awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

High School diploma/GED + 2 years experience in human services

Job description

Responsibilities

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA provides innovative behavioral health treatment and academic excellence to children, adolescents and young adults ages 5 through 21 years, and specializes in programs designed to meet the needs of youth with autism spectrum disorders. Established in 1964, Foundations Behavioral Health provides treatment in a homelike environment located on a 12-acre campus in Bucks County, PA.

We are hiring Mental Health Techs for part-time positions on day shift (7am–3:30 pm) in our Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization and Residential Treatment Program for youth with autism spectrum disorder. This position requires an every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) commitment and offers a full-time benefits package.

Our Mental Health Techs (MHT) provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by following trauma-informed care practices for safe interactions with patients and residents, and ensuring the proper level of supervision is maintained.

Primary responsibilities include: maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program schedules and behavior plans; utilizing appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills; completing required clinical documentation; leading therapeutic group sessions; performing Q15 observation rounds; recording patient vital signs; assisting nurses with head-to-toe assessments; assisting patients and residents with activities of daily living when needed (brushing teeth, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.).

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

This position qualifies for a $4,000 commitment bonus!

OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: There is opportunity for overtime on various shifts if interested.

Benefit Highlights:

• Sign on Bonus Available
• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old

• Option 1:
  • 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.
• Option 2:
  • High School diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience(paid or unpaid) in a human services role involving direct contact (e.g., coaching, teaching, case management)
• Must be compassionate and demonstrate understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Respiratory Fit Testing required

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.