Mental Health Tech (MHT) – Part-Time, Day Shift

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Psychiatric Institute of Washington is seeking a Mental Health Tech to work directly with patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will support nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

The role emphasizes compassion, empathy, strong communication, and calm judgment under pressure. Responsibilities include supervising patients, assisting with daily activities and treatment programs,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in behavioral health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Assist with maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Observe patient behaviors and communicate relevant changes to the clinical team
• Support patients with daily activities and treatment programming
• Participate in therapeutic activities and milieu management
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team
• Follow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care procedures

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

As a Mental Health Tech (MHT), you will work directly with patients while partnering with nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Whether you are building a career in behavioral health or bringing previous experience to the role, this position offers the opportunity to strengthen practical patient-care skills while contributing directly to the treatment environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct support and supervision to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Assist with maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Observe patient behaviors and communicate relevant changes to the clinical team
• Support patients with daily activities and treatment programming
• Participate in therapeutic activities and milieu management
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team
• Follow hospital safety, documentation, and patient-care procedures

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, healthcare, residential, or direct-care experience
• Bachelor's degree

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role comes from compassion and empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You'll thrive by building trusting relationships with patients, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrating sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and every role contributes to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated behavioral healthcare professionals, grow your skills, and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Rewards

We value the contributions of our part-time team members and offer a variety of benefits and resources based on eligibility. As a part-time Mental Health Tech, eligible team members may have access to:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Additional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Additional Compensation & Position-Specific Rewards

• Shift differentials available for eligible shifts
• Weekend differential available based on schedule

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

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.

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.