Mental Health Technician - 3rd Shift

Ridgebhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridgebhs in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Mental Health Technician for full-time and part-time opportunities. The role involves providing routine non-acute physical care to patients and facilitating educational groups based on the Master Treatment Plan.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate basic knowledge of mental health concepts. A competitive compensation package and various benefits are offered, including flexible scheduling and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored during activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention by anticipating behaviors.

Skills

Basic knowledge of emotional and mental health

Clear communication skills

Competency in facilitating psycho-education groups

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician opportunity: Full‑time and part‑time, 40 hours per week, every other weekend required.

Shift: 11pm – 7am.

Must attend a two‑week paid hospital orientation from 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday‑Friday.

Mental Health Technicians provide routine non‑acute physical care for patients and facilitate educational groups based on the Master Treatment Plan.

Job Duties Include

• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de‑escalation techniques to diffuse the situation and correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

What We Offer You

• Flexible scheduling.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within Universal Health Services and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program, retention bonus program, and referral bonus program.
• Close to Hamburg & I‑75.
• Free parking on premises.
• Free meal with each shift.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college coursework preferred.

Experience

• Experience may be accepted in lieu of college coursework.

Other Skills

• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts, including addiction.
• Must have clear communication/interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating psycho‑education groups.

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 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.

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