Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Mental Health Technicians to assist in the care and management of patients at Friends Hospital, the nation's oldest private psychiatric hospital. This role involves facilitating group activities and supporting patients in daily living tasks. Candidates should possess a degree in human services or relevant experience, and will enjoy a rewarding work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness program

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, or related field.
• High school diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience in human services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct care and management of patients with medical and behavioral issues.
• Facilitate groups and assist with unit programming.
• Support daily leisure activities and daily living tasks.

Skills

Patient Care

Group Facilitation

Behavioral Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High school diploma or GED with 2 years experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Friends Hospital is the nation's oldest private psychiatric hospital, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Philadelphia, PA. Friends Hospital offers a continuum of care including level of care assessments; specially designed inpatient units for adolescents, adults, and older adults; and a private residential rehabilitation program. The hospital is easily accessible via public transportation and offers free, safe on-site parking.

Mental Health Technicians (MHT) at Friends Hospital assist in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues, as directed by the treatment team. MHTs facilitate and conduct groups, assist with unit programming, and ensure patients are engaged in active treatment at all times. They support daily leisure activities and all activities related to daily living within the patients' functional abilities and developmental levels.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness program
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $13.4 billion in 2022, UHS has been recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed in Forbes' ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 94,000 staff across various healthcare facilities and services nationwide and internationally.

Website: www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in human services (e.g., psychology, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, family therapy).

OR

High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of experience in the human service field.

EEO Statement

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