Mental Health Technician - Day Shift

UHS

Plymouth (IN)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Medical Plan

Dental Vision Plan

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health in Plymouth, Indiana, part of UHS, is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the 6:00 am - 2:30 pm day shift. You will be an active part of the treatment team, delivering continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling to individuals in a therapeutic environment.

The role includes orienting patients, supporting daily living activities, and adhering to safety guidelines while working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction

Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
Hours: 40 hours/week. Day shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Orient patient to unit and program.
Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
Assist patient with activities of daily living.
Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines

Skills

Willing to train

Interest in mental health

Experience with children

Education

High School Graduate

College degree a plus

Job description

Responsibilities

(6:00 am - 2:30 pm) Michiana Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.

Mental Health Technician - Day Shift

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision and role modeling to our patients.

Typical Responsibilities Include

Orient patient to unit and program.
Carry out teaching activities identified in the treatment plan under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
Provide continuous patient care and assist patients in all areas.
Establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries complying with established training program.
Demonstrate responsibility for observation of patients at all times.
Assist patient with activities of daily living.
Practice universal precautions and environment safety guidelines

What do our current employees value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first

One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.

Supportive and responsive leadership.

You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent. College degree a plus.
Willing to train the right individual that has a passion for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and addiction disorders.
Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.
Hours: 40 hours/week. Day shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Must be able to work rotating weekends.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Benefits For Mental Health Technicians Include

Recently enhanced pay scale
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Free Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
$500.00 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time

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.

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