Mental Health Techician (MHT)

Universal Health Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Mental Health Technician at a leading inpatient behavioral health facility. This role offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives. You will be part of a supportive team, focusing on providing care and comfort during vulnerable times, while also enjoying career development opportunities. With competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about mental health and patient care.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred.
• One-year experience working with psychiatric clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, comfort, and security during vulnerable times.
• Support psychiatric clients through therapeutic processes.

Skills

Psychiatric group processes

Therapeutic relationships

Crisis management

Verbal de-escalation

CPR training

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician (MHT) at Compass Intervention Center, a 108-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Memphis, TN, with outpatient programs covering the entire continuum of care.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and subsidiaries

Contact

For more information about the MHT position, contact Carolyn Blocker, HR Manager, at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred; high school diploma required
• One-year experience working with psychiatric clients preferred
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior management, crisis management, verbal de-escalation, Handle with Care, and CPR training
• Prefer knowledge of teaching skills, educational strategies, individual and group management, and therapeutic processes

What Our Current MHTs Value

• An environment that prioritizes patient care
• The opportunity to provide care, comfort, and security during vulnerable times
• Growth, learning, and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and responsive leadership
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits