Mental Health Technician: Compassionate Care & Growth

Universal Health Services; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with company match

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Free meals during shifts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140-bed hospital providing inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you will support patients under licensed staff, addressing physical, social and behavioral needs with compassionate, hands-on care.

You will document progress and help maintain a therapeutic milieu. The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and therapists, adherence to treatment plans, and adapting care to

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• Experience in direct patient care
• Nursing Assistant Training or psychiatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide routine non-acute physical, behavioral, and mental care under licensed staff
• Document goals and treatment plans clearly
• Adapt interventions to individual patient needs
• Maintain consistent shift functions and handoffs to ensure appropriate care
• Foster a therapeutic milieu on the unit

Education

GED

Nursing Assistant Training

Job description

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140-bed hospital providing inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you will support patients under licensed staff, addressing physical, social and behavioral needs with compassionate, hands-on care.

You will document progress and help maintain a therapeutic milieu. The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and therapists, adherence to treatment plans, and adapting care to