Mental Health Technician - Full Time

UHS Midwest Center For Youth and Families, LLC; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Guest Website

Job summary

Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of UHS, seeks a Mental Health Technician to join a full-time treatment team. The organization provides DBT-based care for youth ages 10–18 in a 74-bed residential setting in IN, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. A strong emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork drives daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10–18 years preferred.
• College students pursuing degrees in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Implement elements of the treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care.
• Document and communicate client behaviors.
• Follow clinical and unit programming.
• Assist with patient groups and activities.
• Provide DBT skills coaching with patients.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

College student in behavioral health/psychology/nursing/human services preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician Opportunity - Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

Website: https://midwest-center.com/

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a vital part of Midwest Center for Youth and Families’ treatment team. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. Available schedules include every Sunday - Thursday and every Tuesday - Saturday. There is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Current Openings

• Midwest Center is currently hiring for the day (7a - 3:30pm), evening shift (3pm - 11pm) and overnight (11pm - 7:30am) shift.
• Midwest Center is also accepting applications for individuals looking for a Per Diem / PRN position. PRN requires working 1 weekday and 1 weekend day per biweekly pay period.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will:

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care
• Document and communicate client behaviors
• Follow clinical and unit programming
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Provide DBT skills coaching with patients
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefit Highlights

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• One year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18yrs preferred
• College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• One year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18yrs preferred
• College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred

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.