Mental Health Technician

Friends Hospital; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiv*

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Friends Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Tech to join our full-time evening shift (3pm–11pm) with rotating weekend requirements in Philadelphia, PA. You will assist in direct patient care across all ages, help run unit programs, and facilitate groups to keep patients engaged in active treatment and daily living activities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or a HS diploma with two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field as required.
• HS diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct care and management of patients across all ages.
• Assist with unit programming by facilitating and conducting groups.
• Engage patients in active treatment and daily living activities.
• Support daily leisure activities within patient abilities.

Skills

Group facilitation

Direct patient care

Engage patients in activities

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 bytreatment 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.

Notice

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