Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct care and supervision for residents in a structured environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills while ensuring safety and promoting self-help skills. This role involves working with psychiatric patients and assisting in therapeutic activities. Join a rewarding team that values empathy and reliability.

Benefits

Shift Differential for applicable shifts

Competitive pay and generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

Basic and optional supplemental life insurance

Referral bonuses

Career development opportunities across UHS and 300+ locations

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Six months to one year of experience with psychiatric in-patient populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and supervision for residents.
• Ensures residents' safety and promotes hygiene.
• Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care and supervision for residents, ensures residents' safety, promotes hygiene and self-help skills, and enforces rules and expectations. MHTs act as role models, demonstrating problem-solving and decision-making skills, with exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent or aggressive behavior. They assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities, transport residents to medical appointments, and ensure scheduled programming is carried out. Duties are performed according to ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, facility policies, and standards. MHTs report to the Milieu Manager under the Chief Nursing Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
• Six months to one year of experience with psychiatric in-patient populations preferred
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, standing and walking for prolonged periods

About Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital offers inpatient and residential treatment for ages 5-17, providing a structured environment that promotes self-acceptance and stabilization for acute psychiatric illnesses. Our multidisciplinary teams include psychiatrists, licensed therapists, and specialized nurses. The facility features a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital with amenities like a wooded campus, pond, school, outdoor courtyard, and playground.

About Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany

This 56-bed psychiatric hospital provides adult behavioral health programs, crisis stabilization, and medication management for disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia, and schizophrenia. It offers a secure environment for patients experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, aiming to help regain self-worth. Services are for individuals over 18 with severe mental illness impacting daily functioning.

Benefits

• Shift Differential for applicable shifts
• Competitive pay and generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic and optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Career development opportunities across UHS and 300+ locations
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More info at benefits.uhsguest.com

Additional Qualifications

• Successfully complete a drug test and pass a background check
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical agility to manage patients and lift up to 40 pounds
• Strong computer and communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• Exposure to potentially violent or aggressive patients
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate, and reliable.

About UHS

Universal Health Services (UHS) is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, with revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, about 99,000 employees, and operations nationwide and in the UK. UHS is recognized as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Forbes' Largest Public Companies.

EEO Statement

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