Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Weekend

Doylestown, PA; Doylestown, Northern (Bucks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA, is hiring Mental Health Techs for weekend shifts (32 hours/week: Saturday and Sunday 7a–11:30p). The role includes direct patient care under RN supervision, trauma-informed care, and documentation. A $4,000 joining bonus is offered; onboarding must be completed within 7 days of offer.

Overtime may be available. Benefits include a weekend differential, part-time benefits package, and opportunities for professional development within UHS and its

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or 2+ years direct human services experience alternative.
• Must be compassionate and understand Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Respiratory Fit Testing required

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring a safe milieu.
• Follow trauma-informed care practices and supervise patients as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation and track vital signs.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions and conduct 15-minute observation rounds.
• Assist nurses with head-to-toe assessments and activities of daily living.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

High School diploma/GED + 2 years experience

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 weekend positions. The schedule is 32 hours/week - Saturday and Sunday 7a - 11:30p. This position offers a part-time benefits package and a weekend differential.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

This position qualifies for a $4,000 joining bonus! Must complete onboarding package within 7 days of job offer.

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

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.).

Benefit Highlights

• 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

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 (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

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.