Mental Health Tech (MHT) Supervisor - Full-Time, Night Shift

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Washington, DC seeks a MHT Supervisor to lead Mental Health Technicians on the Nursing Administration team. You will supervise daily care, support treatment goals, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu for inpatients.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with nurses, responding to emergencies, and promoting trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Ideal for experienced behavioral health professionals committed to staff development and quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric experience.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and dissociative disorders.
• Understanding of age-appropriate patient needs, behavioral development, and therapeutic approaches.
• Knowledge of nursing care plans, patient admission procedures, and patient orientation processes.
• Experience utilizing grounding techniques, containment strategies, and supportive patient interventions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Mental Health Technicians, supporting staff performance, professional development, and accountability.
• Oversee the therapeutic milieu, ensuring established program schedules, patient activities, and unit procedures are consistently followed.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, address concerns, and support individualized treatment goals.
• Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies and hospital codes, partnering with nursing supervisors to implement appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions.
• Model trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic communication, and approved crisis intervention techniques to promote patient dignity and safety.
• Support patient admissions, orientation, behavioral observations, documentation, and clinical care activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, performance improvement, and the development of therapeutic group activities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards while promoting a supportive treatment environment.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

CPR/BLS Certification

PTSD knowledge

Dissociative disorders knowledge

Nursing care plans knowledge

Grounding techniques & containment

Staff mentorship & leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a MHT Supervisor to join our Nursing Administration team. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight to Mental Health Technicians while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced behavioral healthcare professional who is passionate about patient-centered care, staff development, and creating an environment where both patients and team members can succeed.

What You Will Do

As our MHT Supervisor, you will play an important role in supporting daily patient care operations, mentoring direct care staff, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment. You will:

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Mental Health Technicians, supporting staff performance, professional development, and accountability.
• Oversee the therapeutic milieu, ensuring established program schedules, patient activities, and unit procedures are consistently followed.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, address concerns, and support individualized treatment goals.
• Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies and hospital codes, partnering with nursing supervisors to implement appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions.
• Model trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic communication, and approved crisis intervention techniques to promote patient dignity and safety.
• Support patient admissions, orientation, behavioral observations, documentation, and clinical care activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, performance improvement, and the development of therapeutic group activities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards while promoting a supportive treatment environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric experience.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders.
• Understanding of age-appropriate patient needs, behavioral development, and therapeutic approaches.
• Knowledge of nursing care plans, patient admission procedures, and patient orientation processes.
• Experience utilizing grounding techniques, containment strategies, and supportive patient interventions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field.

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role requires compassionate leadership, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in challenging situations. A collaborative approach, sound judgment, and a commitment to mentoring others will help you foster a safe, supportive environment where patients receive quality care and Mental Health Technicians can thrive.

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.

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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 believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-time MHT Supervisor, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• 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

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.