Mental Health Technician

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Competitive Compensation & Generous P

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiv.

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities in U

Job summary

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, PA is hiring Mental Health Technicians (MHT) for full-time 40 hours per week on the 3pm-11pm shift, every other weekend. MHTs provide direct patient care across age ranges, assist with unit programming by facilitating groups, and support activities of daily living in line with patient development.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and a path for professional growth within the UHS family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Alternative: High School Diploma or GED with 2 years in human services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct care and management of patients across age ranges.
• Facilitate and conduct groups to support unit programming.
• Assist with daily leisure activities and activities of daily living as directed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Tech (MHT)

Friends Hospital

Full-time - 40 hours / week, 3pm-11pm, every other weekened shift requirement

Philadelphia, PA

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. Friends Hospital is easily accessed via public transportation and has free, safe, on-site parking.

Mental Health Technicians (MHT) at Friends Hospital assist in direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues as directed by treatment team. MHT's assist with unit programming by facilitating and conducting groups and ensuring patients are engaged in active treatment at all times. Assist with daily leisure activities, and all activities associated with daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patients level of growth and development.

Hiring for the 3-11pm

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

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 revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com

Qualifications

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.

OR

High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus 2 years of experience in human service field.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.