MENTAL HEALTH TECH - (THURS-SAT) NIGHTS

Gulfport Behavioral Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a UHS facility, is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military behavioral health services. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works as part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care under an RN and on a 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

shift, with Thursday-Saturday nights from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Education requirements include a high school degree or GED; a college degree in a therapeutic discipline is

Qualifications

• CPR certification required or obtained pre-employment; CPI training required.
• One year of related psychiatric patient care experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients from children to geriatrics.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse on the unit.
• Support the nursing treatment team during shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and nights 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.).

Skills

CPR Certification

CPI Training

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility)

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/

Position Summary

Join a team where the Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as an active part of the nursing treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. MHT's work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Mental Health Tech shifts are 8 hour shifts and this position will be from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This position will be Thursday-Saturday nights from 11p-7a.

Qualifications

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline desirable.

Experience: One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Additional Requirements: Successful achievement of pre-employment online assessment. Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Certifications may be obtain during new hire orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or [e-mail].

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 revenuesduring 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.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.uhs.com.

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