Mental Health Technician, Full-time

Midwest Center for Youth & Families; Kouts (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking caring Behavioral Health Workers to join our clinical teams. The role involves 40 hours per week across several shifts, with duties including patient safety, DBT skills coaching, and group facilitation.

The organization operates programs for youth ages 10-18 within a larger UHS system. Locations include Valparaiso and Kouts, IN, with a commitment to compassionate behavioral healthcare and evidence-based DBT programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18.
• Must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing assessment of the safety & emotional needs of each patient.
• Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care.
• Follow clinical and unit programming, documentation as required.
• DBT skills coaching with patients.
• Basic group facilitation.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience in psychiatric setting (1 year preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking caring and compassionate Behavioral Health Workers to join our clinical teams!

(40 hours/week)

Available Hours: Sunday - Thursday, Tuesday - Saturday, 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm OR 11pm - 7:30am (40 hours/week).

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.

The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active‑duty military, reserve, and national guard members.

Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

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

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Worker carries out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of his/her supervisor. Participates in patient activities and provides for patient safety.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing assessment of the safety & emotional needs of each patient
• Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care
• follow clinical and unit programming, documentation as required
• DBT skills coaching with patients
• basic group facilitation

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• 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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Requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10 -18yrs.
• Must be 21 years old

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