Mental Health Technician: Direct Care & Therapeutic Activities

Holly Hill Hospital; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Technician to assist in direct care and management of patients across all ages with medical and behavioral issues.

You will help with unit programming to promote therapy goals, leisure activities, and daily living skills within each patient’s capabilities. The role emphasizes safe, supportive, therapeutic interactions, teamwork with the treatment team, and supervising therapeutic and recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Must understand safe, supportive, therapeutic interactions.
• Able to interpret and implement patient care philosophy.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and solve problems.
• Able to supervise activities and motivate patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct care and management of patients across age ranges.
• Support unit programming to promote therapy goals and daily living skills.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient engagement.
• Supervise therapeutic and recreational activities.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

Leadership training

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Motivational techniques

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Technician to assist in direct care and management of patients across all ages with medical and behavioral issues.

You will help with unit programming to promote therapy goals, leisure activities, and daily living skills within each patient’s capabilities. The role emphasizes safe, supportive, therapeutic interactions, teamwork with the treatment team, and supervising therapeutic and recreational activities.