MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN, FULL-TIME (ADOLESCENT MALE UNIT)

Universal Health Services; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000)

Shift differential $1–$3 per hour

Job summary

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services in New York is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) for the adolescent male unit on the 2nd shift. You will work directly with clients, supporting daily living activities, and providing therapeutic interactions in one-to-one and group settings.

Join our team to help ensure client safety through structured programming and detailed observations, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in psychology preferred.
• Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• Skills: Communicates verbally and in writing.
• Clear background from criminal activity.
• Physical requirements: Lift over fifty (50 lbs.).
• Shift differential: Eligible for a $1 to $3 shift differential in addition to regular hourly pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Assists and monitors client’s activities of daily living with an alert, supportive attitude.
• Interacts therapeutically with clients in one-to-one, group and community settings.
• Has a basic understanding of common psychiatric diagnoses.
• Maintains professional boundaries and communicates effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician - MHT (Adolescent Male Unit)

Full-Time Position Available - 2nd Shift

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services Overview

A leader and innovator in the field of behavioral health for over 50 years, La Amistad is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a top performing facility (safety/outcomes) within Universal Health Services (parent company) for many years. At La Amistad, great effort is paid to matching client needs to our specialty services; also, matching the skills sets of our staff is equally important. We have top professionals in the fields of psychiatry, nursing, therapy and ancillary therapeutic specialists (art, recreation, equine and music). However, in large part, our "secret sauce" continues to be the dedicated MHT staff who are able to find the balance between empathy, education and communicating expectations.

We offer a number of options (tracks) for MHT staff, this includes PRN (as needed), Full-Time and our MHT Career/Clinical Track for aspiring clinicians. The MHT staff work directly with their assigned client population, and their primary responsibility is the safety of our clients. This is achieved through both robust programming and detailed client observations (Q-15's).

• Assists and monitors client’s activities of daily living. Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with clients, families, employees, and management.
• Interacts therapeutically with clients in one-to-one situations, community and group meetings.
• Has a basic understanding of common psychiatric diagnoses.

Has professional boundaries with clients and demonstrates the ability to be an effective communicator

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a MHT working with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• License/Certification: Not required.
• Skills: Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Clear background from criminal activity.
• Physical Requirements: Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs.) pounds.
• This position is eligible for a $1 to $3 shift differential in addition to regular hourly pay rate
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 who meet requirements)