Mental Health Technician: Crisis Care & Patient Support

Universal Health Services; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Meadows Psychiatric Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a leading behavioral health treatment facility near State College, PA. We seek a Mental Health Technician to provide continuous patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting safety and therapeutic activities across all ages.

Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, leading activity groups, observing patients on shift, documenting progress, and ensuring safe visitations while contributing to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary training or education in related field with experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication; remain calm in dynamic environments; commit to high level of patient care; strong customer service; reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient crisis events using de-escalation techniques.
• Leads activity groups for patients according to the program schedule.
• Conducts patient observation rounds to ensure safety.
• Supervise patients in daily activities and assist treatment team with therapeutic activities.
• Document patient behaviors, condition, and progress.
• Monitors visitation regarding patient safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Reliability / attendance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Post-secondary training or related field

Job description

The Meadows Psychiatric Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a leading behavioral health treatment facility near State College, PA. We seek a Mental Health Technician to provide continuous patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting safety and therapeutic activities across all ages.

Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, leading activity groups, observing patients on shift, documenting progress, and ensuring safe visitations while contributing to a