Mental Health Technician 1st Shift PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Technician (1st Shift) for Three Rivers Midlands, a residential behavioral health facility serving youths aged 11-18.

The role supports the treatment plan, assists nurses, and helps maintain therapeutic boundaries within a structured day. Responsibilities include coordinating with the clinical team to implement the MTP and engaging residents in activities with professionalism and compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field with 1 year direct care experience in residential/educational setting.
• Valid SC Driver's License preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support therapeutic processes with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily activities and carry out treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Interact with residents therapeutically while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Therapeutic processes

Adolescent development

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Rivers Midlands is seeking a dynamic & talented Per Diem Mental Health Technician (1st Shift)

Three Rivers Midlands is a comprehensive behavioral health facility treating children and adolescents through residential and Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBH). We treat males and females ages 11-18 for a wide spectrum of psychiatric issues, addictive behaviors, and chemical dependency related illnesses.

http://threeriversmidlands.org /

Mental Health Technician Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works closely with all members of the residential and clinical treatment team. Plays an integral part of assuring that the resident program schedule and resident master treatment plan (MTP) are carried out as planned by the Team. Performs various duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of residents in accordance with established methods and procedures of the facility. Interacts closely with residents remaining engaged in the various activities and events that residents experience throughout the treatment day. Interacts with residents in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.

This is a Per Diem Position.

Per Diem staff are required to work 03 holidays per calendar year, one being either Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• 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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of direct care experience working with adolescents and children in a Residential Treatment Facility, educational or juvenile setting.
• Valid SC Drivers License preferred
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management

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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