Mental Health Technician - Full Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Kouts (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

YMCA membership discount

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discount program

Job summary

Midwest Center for Youth and Families, part of Universal Health Services, is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support 10–18 year olds in a DBT-focused residential program. This full-time role offers shift premiums for evenings, nights, and weekends in a fully accredited facility.

The MHT will help maintain a safe environment, implement treatment plans, document patient behaviors, lead groups, coach DBT skills, and manage crisis situations with strong empathy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor's preferred in a related field.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10–18 preferred.
• College student pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Implement elements of treatment plans and 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

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

College student in behavioral health/psychology

Job description

Mental Health Technician Opportunity - Midwest Center for Youth and Families

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been operating since 1997, serving youth across the country in need of psychiatric treatment for a variety of mental health issues. The facility is a fully accredited, 74‑bed private residential treatment center with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to caring for 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.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a vital part of our treatment team. This is a full‑time, 40‑hour per week position with shift premiums and differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Current Openings

• Midwest Center is currently hiring for the day (7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), evening shift (3 p.m. – 11 p.m.) and overnight (11 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) 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 diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are during 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.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will:

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Implement elements of treatment plans 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

• Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 annually, including four certificate/license‑related classes
• YMCA membership discount
• Auto & Home insurance
• Computer Purchasing Program
• Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T‑Mobile, AT&T, Verizon
• Identity Protection & Legal Plans
• Family Planning Building Educational Resource
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Employee discount program
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Short & Long‑term Disability
• Personal Accident, Life & Dependent Life Insurance
• Pet insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• 401(k) with company match, discounted stock plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• One year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10‑18 years preferred
• College student pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services 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.